Name: Curry Chicken Stew
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Simply Ghee Original; 1 lbs. boneless chicken thighs or breast (- cut into 1” pieces); 3 cups chopped carrots; 1 cup finely sliced leeks (- packed, include the very light green part); 1 cup sliced Cremini mushrooms; 6 cloves garlic (- minced); 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger ((1” long)); 1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric root (- use a glove while grating (1” long)); 2 cups chicken broth ((preferably unsalted)); 1 cup unsweetened full coconut milk; 2 tablespoons curry powder; 1 tablespoon Turmeric + Black Pepper Ghee; ¾ teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice; ½ cup fresh cilantro (- finely chopped)

Curry Chicken Stew

Warm your heart and belly! 4-6 servings.

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon Simply Ghee Original
1 lbs. boneless chicken thighs or breast – cut into 1” pieces
3 cups chopped carrots
1 cup finely sliced leeks – packed, include the very light green part
1 cup sliced Cremini mushrooms
6 cloves garlic – minced
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger (1” long)
1 tablespoon freshly grated turmeric root – use a glove while grating (1” long)
2 cups chicken broth (preferably unsalted)
1 cup unsweetened full coconut milk (find a canned coconut milk like Native Forest without added sugars. Open can and stir till blended)
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon Turmeric + Black Pepper Ghee
¾ teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
½ cup fresh cilantro – finely chopped

Instructions

In a large skillet heat 1 tablespoon Simply Ghee Original over medium heat. Add chicken, cook, and stir till lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Drain off fat.
In a saucepan, melt 1 teaspoon of Original Ghee; add leeks and sauté till soft. Add 1 tablespoon of Turmeric + Black Pepper Ghee and when melted, add carrots, garlic, ginger, and fresh turmeric and cook till carrots have softened slightly. Add mushrooms and sauté for a few minutes. Add chicken. In a bowl, combine the chicken broth, coconut milk, curry powder, and salt. Pour over mixture and continue to cook. Bring to a light boil and then reduce to low-medium heat and cook for 25 minutes or till carrots are at the desired softness.
Cover and cook on low-medium heat to simmer. Check the carrots for desired softness.
Before serving add chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
If you prefer, you may add steamed rice to your bowl. Omit for both Paleo and Whole30 diets.

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