- 2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 pound chicken breast, bite-sized
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 13-ounce can coconut milk
- 1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
- 1 to 3 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, or to taste
- kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- about 3 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 to 2 tablespoons brown sugar, optional and to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped for garnishing (basil may be substituted)
- In a skillet, head up oil and saute onions until soft, about 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken and cook until chicken is done, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, ginger, and coriander and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add coconut milk, carrots, curry paste, salt, and pepper and stir to combine.
- Reduce heat and allow mixture to boil for 5 minutes.
- Add spinach and lime juice, stir to combine, and cook until spinach is tender, about 1 minute.
- Add brown sugar, curry paste, salt, or pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with cilantro and serve over rice.
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