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Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

Chicken Sweet Potato Curry
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Chicken Sweet Potato Curry is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings a taste of Indian cuisine right to your home. This one-pot meal features tender chicken thighs and sweet potatoes simmered in a creamy coconut sauce, infused with aromatic spices that create a rich and satisfying flavor profile. Perfect for busy weeknights or those cozy evenings when you crave something hearty, this curry is as nutritious as it is delicious. Serve it over fluffy rice or with warm flatbread for a complete meal that will quickly become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • 1 red or yellow onion, diced
  • 1 serrano pepper or jalapeño pepper, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut to bite-size pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 – 3 Tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Indian red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1.5 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 – 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

  1. Heat coconut oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Sauté diced onion and chili pepper until softened.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until slightly browned.
  3. Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, and other spices until the chicken is coated.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes, followed by sweet potatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a gentle boil before reducing to a simmer.
  5. Cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Add chopped spinach, cover again, and cook until wilted. Finish with lemon juice and serve.

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