
Chicken thighs simmered with ginger, garlic and curry spices in a creamy coconut and tomato sauce. A high-protein, gluten-free main.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Cut the chicken thighs into 3 cm pieces. Finely chop the onion; grate the garlic and ginger.
- 2
Heat the sunflower oil in a large pot and cook the onion over medium heat for 8 minutes until golden, then add the garlic and ginger for 1 minute.
- 3
Stir in the curry powder, turmeric and cumin for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- 4
Add the chicken and stir for 5 minutes, until coated in the spices and no longer pink on the outside.
- 5
Add the canned tomatoes, coconut milk, water and salt. Bring to a boil, then simmer partly covered over low heat for 25 minutes, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is tender.
- 6
Remove from the heat, rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.
Nutrition
Per serving
| Calories | 420 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 29 g |
| Carbs | 12 g |
| Fat | 29 g |
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