Pollo al Curry

Pollo al Curry is a delightful low-carb Italian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a fragrant curry sauce, blended with fresh vegetables. This unique fusion dish is perfect for a satisfying lunch that is both healthy and flavorful.

Pollo al Curry
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Italian
370 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams
  • Coconut milk - 200 ml
  • Curry powder - 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
  • Onion - 1 medium, chopped
  • Bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
  • Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced
  • Spinach - 100 grams
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste
  • Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent.
  3. Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to the skillet, cooking until browned.
  4. Stir in the curry powder, ensuring the chicken is well coated.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer.
  6. Add sliced bell pepper and zucchini, cooking for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  7. Fold in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 370
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 12 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 350 mg
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg
  • Total Fat: 22 g
  • Saturated Fat: 18 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle health and weight management.
  • Contains healthy fats from coconut milk, promoting heart health.

Tags

ItalianLow CarbLunch