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chicken and spinach curry in a bowl with white rice

Chicken and Spinach Curry

This chicken and spinach curry makes the perfect weeknight meal. It is easy to make, full of flavour and allergy-friendly.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil for frying
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 500 g skinless boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 200 ml coconut milk
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper to taste
  • 1 400 g can tomatoes
  • 200 ml stock/bouillon
  • 150 g spinach

Instructions
 

  • Fry the onions gently in olive oil for 3 mins until softened.
  • Add the chicken and fry until browned, this usually takes around 5 minutes on high heat.
  • Add the garlic, spices, salt and pepper and fry for 1 min.
  • Pour in tomatoes, coconut milk and stock/bouillon.
  • Bring to the boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 20-25 mins until the chicken is cooked through. Add the spinach 5 minutes before serving so that it has time to wilt without becoming overcooked.
  • Serve with rice or naan bread, yoghurt and cucumber.
Keyword Chicken, Curry, Spinach, weeknight meal