Description
Spicy Chicken Curry with Cauliflower Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken simmered in a rich blend of spices and creamy coconut milk, all served over fluffy cauliflower rice. This macro-friendly recipe is perfect for satisfying comfort food cravings while keeping health goals in check. Whether for a dinner party or a cozy night in, this dish promises to impress with its bold flavors and stunning presentation, making it an instant favorite at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 4 cups cauliflower florets (fresh or frozen)
Instructions
- Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely chop garlic and ginger.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat a splash of oil and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in curry powder and chili powder, then add coconut milk. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Pulse cauliflower florets in a food processor until rice-sized; sauté in another pan with olive oil for about 5 minutes.
- Serve the chicken curry over cauliflower rice and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of curry with cauliflower rice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg