Chicken and Chickpea Curry
This easy one-skillet chicken and chickpea curry is packed with warming spices, coconut milk, and veggies—ready in 30 minutes for a comforting, high-protein dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: One-Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes
1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided
½ medium yellow onion, diced
1 medium red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 (15 oz) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
1 (14 oz) can full-fat coconut milk
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 (12 oz) bag frozen cauliflower florets
2 tbsp curry powder
½ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp dried ginger (or 1 tsp fresh grated ginger)
½ tsp fine salt
Pinch black pepper
2 large handfuls (about 3 oz) fresh baby spinach
Optional for Serving:
Chopped fresh cilantro
Steamed rice
Lime wedges
Instructions
Cook the Chicken:
Heat 2 tsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté for 5–6 minutes, until nearly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Sauté Veggies:
Add remaining 1 tsp oil to the pan. Add onion and red bell pepper, cook 5 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add Curry Base:
Return chicken to skillet. Add tomatoes (with juice), coconut milk, chickpeas, cauliflower, curry powder, turmeric, ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Simmer:
Bring to a light boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add Spinach:
Uncover, stir in spinach, and cook 2–3 minutes until wilted.
Serve:
Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
Use light coconut milk to reduce calories and fat.
Swap cauliflower for fresh or frozen peas or carrots if desired.
Leftovers store well in the fridge for up to 4 days and freeze beautifully.
For a vegetarian version, omit the chicken and double the chickpeas.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/chicken-and-chickpea-curry/
