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Chicken with Coconut Kale

Savory Chicken with Coconut Kale for a Cozy Night In

Delightful Chicken with Coconut Kale, a quick and comforting dish inspired by Southeast Asian flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts Use thin cuts for quicker cooking.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Coconut Milk Full-fat recommended for richness.
  • 2 tablespoons Curry Paste Yellow curry paste recommended.
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cups Kale Can substitute with spinach or other greens.
  • 2 pieces Shallots Can substitute with onions or garlic.
Optional Extras
  • 2 cups Rice or Cauliflower Rice Serve as a base to soak up sauce.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro For garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice For garnish.

Equipment

  • Nonstick Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prep the Chicken: Thinly slice the chicken breasts and season both sides with paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Pan-Fry Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seasoned chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
  3. Cook Shallots: In the same skillet, sauté shallots for 2-3 minutes until soft and translucent. Scrape any bits from the bottom of the pan.
  4. Make the Sauce: Add coconut milk and curry paste to the skillet. Simmer for 5-7 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  5. Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce. Simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve: Serve the dish hot over rice or cauliflower rice, garnished with cilantro or lime juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be prepped ahead and stored separately for convenience. Thinly sliced chicken cooks more evenly and absorbs sauce flavors well.

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