Chicken Curry w/ Veggies and Cauliflower Rice

Chicken Curry:

4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
2tbsp coconut oil

1 tsp whole mustard seeds

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 onion, sliced

2 large carrots, sliced 1/4"

1 zucchini, sliced in half length wise, then 1/2" chunks

3/4 cup sliced mushrooms

4 cups kale

1 tsp paprika

1⁄2 tsp ground turmeric

1 tsp ground cumin

1 1⁄2 tbsp ground coriander

1 tsp cayenne pepper

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/4 cup water

sea salt
ground pepper

1 can coconut milk

1tbsp curry powder

combine the paprika, turmeric, coriander, cumin, cayenne pepper, lemon juice and water in a large bowl. 

add the chicken pieces to the large bowl.  

combine well to coat. 

leave at room temperature to marinate for 30 to 60 minutes.

heat a large, deep skillet over a medium heat.  

add 1 tbsp of coconut oil.  

when coconut oil has melted, add the mustard seeds.

when the mustard seeds start popping and are golden brown, add the onion and garlic.

when onions are translucent, add carrots.  saute for 3 minutes.  

add mushrooms and zucchini.  saute for 3 minutes.  

set veggies aside in a large bowl.

using the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of coconut oil over medium heat.

when coconut oil has melted, add the marinade/chicken.

cook on a med heat for about 8-10 minutes.

add cooked veggies back into the skillet with the chicken.

pour in the coconut milk, kale, and 1 tbsp curry powder. 

mix well.

 season to taste with salt and pepper.  

cover, bring to a simmer.

simmer 10 to 12 minutes.

Cauliflower Rice:

1 head cauliflower

water

chop the raw cauliflower into small size pieces so it can fit into your blender. 

fill the blender with the cauliflower and water. 

over and blend until you get the "grain" size you like  (careful not too over blend).

strain.

put the "rice" in a pot with a little bit of chicken or veggie broth to "steam" it until it's the tender, but still firm.

strain.

plate rice, scoop curry on top.

Happy Eating!

This recipe was created using the help from these original recipes:

The Paleo Recipe Book. by Sébastien Noël