Description
This BAKED CHICKEN CURRY WITH QUINOA is a delicious one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and nutty quinoa in a creamy coconut sauce. Perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.5 ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
- 1 cup chicken bone broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 ounces red curry paste
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 cup uncooked quinoa, rinsed
- 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 small head broccoli, cut into small florets
- 1-inch knob of ginger, minced
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- Fresh basil, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly brush or spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with avocado oil or olive oil.
- Add the coconut milk, broth, olive oil, curry paste, curry powder, quinoa, salt, and pepper to the baking dish.
- Fold in the onions, carrots, bell pepper, broccoli, ginger, and chicken. Mix until well combined.
- Press into an even layer, ensuring most of the quinoa is submerged in liquid for even cooking.
- Cover the dish with a lid or foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the lid/foil and continue baking for another 15 to 20 minutes until the quinoa is tender and the top is golden and bubbling. Optionally, broil on high for 2 to 3 minutes for a more golden top.
- Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh basil if desired, and enjoy!
Notes
Substitute vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
Feel free to add more vegetables like zucchini or snap peas for extra nutrition.
Adjust the amount of curry paste based on your spice preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
