{"format":"mise-recipe/0.1","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach","recipe":{"slug":"chicken-curry-with-spinach","title":"Weeknight Chicken Curry with Spinach","author":"Mise Test Kitchen","summary":"Chicken thighs simmered in a coconut-tomato sauce with garam masala and ginger, with a bag of spinach wilted in at the end.","servings":4,"yieldLabel":"servings","prepMin":15,"cookMin":30,"parentSlug":null,"cover":null,"palette":["#F3DDB8","#FBFAF4","#D9822B","#5E8F45"],"tags":["dinner","gluten-free","dairy-free","curry"],"visibility":"public","createdAt":"2026-10-07 15:18:46","ownerId":null,"source":"web","ingredients":[{"key":"rice","qty":1.5,"unit":"cup","item":"basmati rice","note":"rinsed","density":0.78,"ingredientId":"rice"},{"key":"water","qty":2.25,"unit":"cup","item":"water","ingredientId":"water"},{"key":"salt","qty":1.75,"unit":"tsp","item":"kosher salt","density":0.6,"ingredientId":"salt"},{"key":"oil","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"vegetable oil","ingredientId":"vegetable-oil"},{"key":"onion","qty":1,"unit":"each","item":"yellow onion","note":"finely chopped","density":0.68,"ingredientId":"onion"},{"key":"garlic","qty":4,"unit":"clove","item":"garlic","note":"minced","density":0.56,"ingredientId":"garlic"},{"key":"ginger","qty":1,"unit":"tbsp","item":"fresh ginger","note":"grated","density":0.55,"ingredientId":"ginger"},{"key":"masala","qty":1,"unit":"tbsp","item":"garam masala","density":0.4,"ingredientId":"garam-masala"},{"key":"turmeric","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","item":"ground turmeric","density":0.45,"ingredientId":"turmeric"},{"key":"cumin","qty":1,"unit":"tsp","item":"ground cumin","density":0.4,"ingredientId":"cumin"},{"key":"paste","qty":2,"unit":"tbsp","item":"tomato paste","density":1.1,"ingredientId":"tomato-paste"},{"key":"chicken","qty":1.5,"unit":"lb","item":"boneless skinless chicken thighs","note":"cut into 1-inch pieces","ingredientId":"chicken-thighs"},{"key":"tomatoes","qty":1,"unit":"can","item":"diced tomatoes","note":"14.5 oz can","ingredientId":"diced-tomatoes"},{"key":"coconut","qty":1,"unit":"can","item":"coconut milk","note":"13.5 oz can, full-fat","ingredientId":"coconut-milk"},{"key":"spinach","qty":5,"unit":"oz","item":"baby spinach","density":0.05,"ingredientId":"spinach"},{"key":"cilantro","qty":0.25,"unit":"cup","item":"chopped cilantro","density":0.07,"ingredientId":"cilantro"}],"steps":[{"body":"Bring {rice}, {water}, and {salt:1/7} to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until the water is absorbed. Rest off the heat, covered.","timerSec":900,"media":null},{"body":"Meanwhile, heat {oil} in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook {onion} until golden at the edges.","timerSec":480,"media":null},{"body":"Add {garlic}, {ginger}, {masala}, {turmeric}, {cumin}, and {paste}. Stir until the paste darkens and the spices smell toasty, about 1 minute.","media":null},{"body":"Add {chicken} and the rest of the salt ({salt:6/7}) and stir to coat. Pour in {tomatoes} and {coconut}, bring to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.","timerSec":900,"media":null},{"body":"Stir in {spinach} a handful at a time until wilted. Serve over the rice with {cilantro}.","media":null}]},"resolved":{"servings":4,"units":"us","ingredients":["1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed","2¼ cups water","1¾ tsp kosher salt","2 tbsp vegetable oil","1 yellow onion, finely chopped","4 cloves garlic, minced","1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated","1 tbsp garam masala","1 tsp ground turmeric","1 tsp ground cumin","2 tbsp tomato paste","1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces","1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can","1 can coconut milk, 13.5 oz can, full-fat","5 oz baby spinach","¼ cup chopped cilantro"],"steps":["Bring 1½ cups basmati rice, 2¼ cups water, and ¼ tsp kosher salt to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until the water is absorbed. Rest off the heat, covered.","Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until golden at the edges.","Add 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Stir until the paste darkens and the spices smell toasty, about 1 minute.","Add 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs and the rest of the salt (1½ tsp kosher salt) and stir to coat. Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 can coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.","Stir in 5 oz baby spinach a handful at a time until wilted. Serve over the rice with ¼ cup chopped cilantro."]},"schema_org":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Recipe","@id":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach","name":"Weeknight Chicken Curry with Spinach","description":"Chicken thighs simmered in a coconut-tomato sauce with garam masala and ginger, with a bag of spinach wilted in at the end.","author":{"@type":"Person","name":"Mise Test Kitchen"},"datePublished":"2026-10-07","image":["https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach/opengraph-image"],"prepTime":"PT15M","cookTime":"PT30M","totalTime":"PT45M","recipeYield":"4 servings","keywords":"dinner, gluten-free, dairy-free, curry","recipeIngredient":["1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed","2¼ cups water","1¾ tsp kosher salt","2 tbsp vegetable oil","1 yellow onion, finely chopped","4 cloves garlic, minced","1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated","1 tbsp garam masala","1 tsp ground turmeric","1 tsp ground cumin","2 tbsp tomato paste","1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces","1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 oz can","1 can coconut milk, 13.5 oz can, full-fat","5 oz baby spinach","¼ cup chopped cilantro"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","position":1,"text":"Bring 1½ cups basmati rice, 2¼ cups water, and ¼ tsp kosher salt to a boil in a saucepan. Cover, turn the heat to low, and cook until the water is absorbed. Rest off the heat, covered.","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach#step-1"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":2,"text":"Meanwhile, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 yellow onion until golden at the edges.","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach#step-2"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":3,"text":"Add 4 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp fresh ginger, 1 tbsp garam masala, 1 tsp ground turmeric, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 2 tbsp tomato paste. Stir until the paste darkens and the spices smell toasty, about 1 minute.","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach#step-3"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":4,"text":"Add 1½ lb boneless skinless chicken thighs and the rest of the salt (1½ tsp kosher salt) and stir to coat. Pour in 1 can diced tomatoes and 1 can coconut milk, bring to a simmer, and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach#step-4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","position":5,"text":"Stir in 5 oz baby spinach a handful at a time until wilted. Serve over the rice with ¼ cup chopped cilantro.","url":"https://mise.how/chicken-curry-with-spinach#step-5"}],"suitableForDiet":"https://schema.org/GlutenFreeDiet"}}