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Chicken Sweet Potato Curry

Chicken Sweet Potato Curry
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Discover the comforting warmth of Chicken Sweet Potato Curry, a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indian cuisine right to your dinner table. This one-pot meal features tender chicken and sweet potatoes simmered in a creamy coconut milk sauce, infused with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this curry is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients from wholesome ingredients like spinach and sweet potatoes. Its rich texture and flavorful profile make it a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, ensuring every bite is satisfying and delicious.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil or avocado 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 into 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 or regular chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
  • 1 (14.5 oz) can crushed tomatoes or half of 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 can (13.5 oz / 400 ml) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
  • 3 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 – 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro plus more for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion, chili pepper, and salt; sauté until onions are soft.
  2. Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned. Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, black pepper, and garam masala.
  3. Pour in crushed tomatoes, then add sweet potatoes and coconut milk. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Stir in baby spinach until wilted. Finish with lemon juice and cilantro for garnish.

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