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Creamy chicken dish with fresh spinach on a plate

Creamy Chicken with Spinach

A delicious and healthy dish of tender chicken, fresh spinach, and coconut cream that is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 kilogram chicken Use boneless chicken for easier cooking.
  • 200 ml coconut cream Divided into two parts.
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder Adds color and flavor.
  • 2 long green peppers Chopped.
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger Finely chopped.
  • 1 medium carrot Cubed.
  • 1 bundle spinach Fresh spinach, washed.
  • 1 small onion Chopped.
  • 2 cloves garlic Minced.
  • 2.5 cups water For simmering chicken.
  • to taste fish sauce Adjust according to preference.
  • a bit of oil For sautéing.
  • to taste salt For seasoning.
  • to taste pepper For seasoning.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and let it sit for 10 minutes.
Cooking
  1. In a heated pan with oil, sauté the ginger for 1 minute.
  2. Sauté the garlic and onion until fragrant. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes until light brown.
  3. Stir in the turmeric powder and fish sauce, then cook for 3 minutes.
  4. Add the water and 100ml of coconut cream. Cover the pan and simmer until the chicken is tender.
  5. Add the cubed carrot and long green peppers, cooking for another 3 minutes.
  6. Pour in the remaining 100ml of coconut cream and add red chili if you like a bit of heat. Continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  7. Finally, add the spinach and cook until it wilts.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently to maintain moisture and flavor. You can also freeze the dish, thawing completely before reheating. Adjust the amount of fish sauce according to your taste preference.