Savory Coconut-Curry Chicken with Sweet Potato Mash and Spinach

This unique comfort food recipe combines tender chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant coconut-curry sauce, served alongside creamy sweet potato mash and sautéed spinach. It's a soul-warming dish that brings together vibrant flavors and comforting textures, perfect for any occasion.

20m prep
35m cook
4 servings
easy difficulty
Total: 55m
Ingredients
sweet potatoes
2 medium
coconut oil
2 tablespoons
chicken thighs
4 pieces
salt
1 teaspoon
black pepper
1 teaspoon
onion
1 medium
garlic cloves
2 pieces
curry powder
1 tablespoon
coconut milk
1 can
butter
2 tablespoons
milk
1 quarter cup
fresh spinach
4 cups
olive oil
1 tablespoon
fresh cilantro
1 bunch
Instructions
1

Begin by gathering all your ingredients to ensure a smooth cooking process. Next, peel and chop 2 medium sweet potatoes into cubes, then place them in a pot of boiling salted water.

2

Cook the sweet potatoes for about 15 minutes or until tender. While the sweet potatoes are cooking, heat 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

3

Season 4 chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then add them to the skillet, browning each side for about 5 minutes.

4

Once browned, remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add 1 chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves, sautéing until the onion is translucent.

5

Stir in 1 tablespoon of curry powder and cook for an additional minute to release the spices' aroma. Pour in 1 can (13.5 ounces) of coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.

6

Return the chicken to the skillet, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

7

While the chicken is simmering, drain the sweet potatoes and mash them with 2 tablespoons of butter, 1/4 cup of milk, and a pinch of salt until creamy.

8

In a separate pan, sauté 4 cups of fresh spinach in a little olive oil until wilted, seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

9

To serve, place a generous scoop of sweet potato mash on each plate, top with the coconut-curry chicken, and add a side of sautéed spinach.

10

Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.

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