Simple Healthy Chicken Curry (Easy Weeknight Dinner)
A nourishing, flavour-packed curry that’s warm, comforting and gently spiced, that the whole family will love.This mild curry is rich in anti-inflammatory spices, quality protein, and an easy veggie boost to support gut health, energy and maximise nutrition.
Nutritional Profile
- Ginger + turmeric → help reduce inflammation + support digestion
- Curry spices → support circulation, immunity and gut health
- Chicken thighs → rich in protein for energy, repair and satiety
- Veggie boost → adds fibre to nourish your microbiome
- Coconut milk → provides healthy fats for sustained energy
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced (or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 1 tbsp mild curry powder
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp sea salt
- cracked black pepper to taste
- 900 g chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces (fat trimmed)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 x 400ml tin light coconut milk
- ¼ cup almond meal helps thicken + adds healthy fats
Optional veggie boost:
- 1 cup sweet potato cubed
- 1 zucchini grated
- 1 carrot sliced
To serve:
- Steamed rice (basmati, jasmine, brown or cauliflower rice) or quinoa
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pan (or slow cooker with sear function).
- Add onion and cook until soft and translucent.
- Stir in garlic, ginger, curry powder, turmeric, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken and coat well in spices. Lightly brown.
- Transfer to a slow cooker or oven-safe dish (for slow cooking). Leave in the same pan if opting for the quick stove-top method.
- Stir through tomato paste, coconut milk and almond meal until combined.
- Add optional vegetables.
Cook:
- Slow cooker: 2 hours on high or 4–5 hours on low or Oven: 160°C for ~2.5–3 hours or Quick Stove Top: Simmer for 25mins till chicken is cooked through
To Serve:
- Serve over rice, cauliflower rice or quinoa.
- It’s mild enough for the kids, while still deeply nourishing for adults.
- A simple way to bring flavour, nourishment and connection to the family dinner table.
- Double the ingredients and freeze in portions for easy work and school lunches kept warm in a thermos or quick and easy weeknight dinners. Heat and eat!
This recipe is:
Health Benefits:
- Brain Boosting
- Anti Inflammatory
- Immune Support
- Autoimmune Supportive
- Muscle Building
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