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Thai Green Curry Chicken with Spinach (Low-Carb)

A rich, aromatic green curry sauce with chicken and spinach. Designed to be hearty without rice.

Thai Green Curry Chicken with Spinach (Low-Carb)

Total

55 min

Prep

25 min

Cook

30 min

Serves

4

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Servings

Recipe serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1.25 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
  • 3 tbsp green curry paste
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 1 to 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or erythritol (low-carb)(optional)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 4 cups spinach
  • to taste salt(optional)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper(optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat lightly dry.

  2. 2

    Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Add green curry paste and stir-fry 1–2 minutes to bloom the flavors.

  4. 4

    Stir in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle simmer.

  5. 5

    Add chicken and simmer 12–15 minutes until cooked through and tender.

  6. 6

    Season with fish sauce and (optionally) a small amount of sweetener. Add lime juice to brighten.

  7. 7

    Fold in spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until just wilted. Adjust salt/pepper and serve hot.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

610

31% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein44 g
Carbohydrate12 g
Fat45 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar4 g
Sodium980 mg

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