Many folks complain about feeling deprived while following a keto diet, but with recipes like this Coconut Chicken Curry & Zoodles – you’re sure to enjoy your mealtime. Whether you are following a ketogenic diet or not, this dish is a healthy, satisfying and well-balanced meal that’s sure to “hit the spot!
With avocado oil and full-fat coconut milk this recipe is chock-full of healthy medium-chain triglycerides and omega 9’s to help you feel fuller for longer, support a healthy metabolism, and help reach fat-intake targets for those following a keto diet.
Zucchini noodles aka “zoodles” are a low-carb, pasta alternative for those following a keto diet. That said, even if you are not following keto, zucchini noodles offer a lighter, fresher feeling base to a meal – which is especially pleasing during summer months when we tend to crave lighter meals anyway.
Turmeric, curry powder, cumin and black pepper ensure this meal is not only brimming with delicious flavour, but also filled with powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds like curcumin from the turmeric. Plus, black pepper acts synergistically with turmeric to increase its anti-inflammatory action.
So, give it a try! Fill your plate with some beautiful and tasty Coconut Chicken Curry & Zoodles!
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Coconut Chicken Curry with Zoodles
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Almond Flour
- 1 tbsp Turmeric
- 1 tbsp Curry
- pinch Himalayan Sea Salt
- ¼ tbs Black Pepper
- 2 cups Coconut Milk
- ½ cup Cashews
- 3 tbsps Avocado Oil
- 3 Chicken Breasts cubed
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
- 2 Zucchini
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat half of the avocado oil. Add in the cubed chicken breast and cook for 10 to 12 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, in a small saucepan, combine the coconut milk, almond flour, turmeric, curry powder, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Use a whisk to stir frequently. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and allow the curry to thicken.
- Once the curry is your desired thickness, add it to the skillet with the chicken and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- In a separate skillet over low heat, add the other half of the avocado oil along with the spiralized zucchini. Add a lid to steam the zucchini and cook for approximately 5 minutes until softened.
- Divide the zucchini noodles between plates. Spoon the coconut chicken curry over the top of the zoodles. Enjoy!
