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Chicken Curry For Kids - Veggie Loaded

A delicious mild and easy chicken curry recipe that my kids love. Loaded with vegetables it makes a great family dinner
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
Calories: 409kcal
Author: Stacey

Ingredients

  • 600 grams chicken breast
  • 2 Tablespoons oil
  • 1 brown onion
  • 2-3 Tablespoons curry spice mix for kids
  • 3 Tablespoons tomato paste 50 grams
  • 1 ½ cups pumpkin (cubed) 200 grams, approx. ¼ of a small pumpkin
  • 1 cup carrot (grated) 200 grams, approx. 2 medium carrots
  • 1 ½ cups cauliflower florets 150 grams, approx. ¼ small
  • 1 can coconut milk 400mls, 13.5 oz
  • 1 cup chicken stock or water
  • 1 Tablespoon vinegar
  • 1 Tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 handfuls baby spinach

Instructions

  • For this recipe you will need my curry spice mix for kids (or your favourite store bought curry powder)
  • Prep Your Ingredients: Dice chicken, finely dice onion, grate carrots, cube pumpkin, and roughly chop cauliflower.
  • Make Cauliflower Coconut Milk: Blend the cauliflower and coconut milk together until completely smooth.You can use a food processor or blender to make your cauliflower smoothie!.
  • Sauté Aromatics: Heat oil in a large pan with a lid. Sauté onions until soft and just golden.
  • Add Spice & Paste: Stir in the tomato paste and curry spice mix. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add Veggies: Stir in pumpkin and carrot to coat in the spice mix.
  • Simmer: Pour in the cauliflower-coconut blend, stock, and add chicken. Stir well, bring to a simmer. Cover and simmer for about 10 minutes until chicken is cooked and veggies are tender.
  • Finish: Stir in baby spinach, vinegar, and soy sauce. Simmer uncovered for a minute or two to wilt spinach.
  • Serve: With rice and your favourite kid-friendly sides.

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Notes

If you don't have or wish to use my curry spice mix for kids, you could use any curry powder or curry paste you have on hand

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 409kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 341mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g