THAI-INSPIRED COCONUT CHICKEN WITH SPINACH AND MUSHROOMS

Thai-Inspired Coconut Chicken With Spinach and Mushrooms image

Provided by little_wing

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

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1 (13 1/2 ounce) can light unsweetened coconut milk
1 tablespoon sliced fresh ginger (about a 2 inch piece)
1 -2 garlic clove
1 small onion, chopped coarse
1 lime, juice and zest of
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 cup mushroom
1 -2 tablespoon oyster sauce or 1 -2 tablespoon fish sauce
1 (6 ounce) package Baby Spinach
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf, cut into strips
1/2 teaspoon salt
cooked rice

Steps:

Saute chicken and mushrooms together until chicken is browned and mushrooms are tender. Set aside.
Puree 1/2 cup coconut milk, ginger, garlic, onion, lime juice and zest, pepper flakes, paprika, and curry powder in blender or food processor.
Heat mixture in skillet over med-high heat.
Cook 1-2 minutes or until mixture thickens and turns a brighter red.
Add chicken and mushrooms, remaining coconut milk, and oyster sauce and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 8-10 minutes, until chicken is done.
Stir in spinach, basil and salt, cover and heat through.
Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 417.4, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 98.8, Sodium 864.4, Carbohydrate 9.7, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 1.6, Protein 43.8