Description
Coconut Turmeric Chicken Skillet with Spinach & Lentils is a vibrant, one-pan meal that combines tender chicken, earthy lentils, and fresh spinach in a creamy coconut sauce. This dish is not only visually appealing but also packed with flavor and nutrition. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s quick to prepare and customizable based on your pantry staples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup brown or green lentils, rinsed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Prep all ingredients by chopping onion and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add bite-sized chicken pieces; cook until browned on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in turmeric, cumin, and coriander; mix thoroughly.
- Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth; bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add rinsed lentils and fresh spinach; cook until spinach wilts and lentils are tender (approximately 15 minutes).
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Global
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg