Cooking with NMC Episode 16: Coconut Spinach and Chicken

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: almond milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories while almond milk is more budget-friendly.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Sprinkle in cumin, coriander, and turmeric; stir to coat the chicken evenly.

Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer.

Reduce heat and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

Stir in fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.

Add lime juice and season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

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