Get the recipe: Mild Curry Chicken and Veggies
A fun way to introduce the rich and earthy taste of curry to you toddler! This mild curry chicken & vegetable dinner is mild enough for toddler, but good enough for parents as well.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 white onion chopped
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1/2 lb chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp mild curry powder
- 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated
- 1 medium carrot peeled and cut into coins or finely chopped
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 red pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 - 14 oz can of full fat coconut milk
Serve with
- 2 cups cooked brown rice, white rice or cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a medium pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until tender, roughly 4 minutes.
- Add in cubed chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned, stirring often. The chicken will not be done at this point.
- Add in the tomato paste, curry powder and ginger, and stir for 1 minute, coating the chicken.
- Add in the carrots, peas, red peppers and coconut milk and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and serve over brown rice.
Notes
Age: can serve 1 year and up. For toddlers, make sure to cut the veggies and chicken to small bite size pieces.
Rice Options: feel free to use brown rice, white rice or cauliflower rice in the recipe. Thin rice noodles would also be a fun addition to this meal.
Veggie Options: you can use which ever veggies your family prefers in this recipe - broccoli, cauliflower, snap peas, edamame, zucchini, sweet potatoes, etc.
Family Dinner: if making this for the whole family, I would double (or triple) this recipe so you have enough for the entire family and some leftovers.
Serving: 1small serving, Calories: 388kcal, Carbohydrates: 12.4g, Protein: 15.54g, Fat: 33g, Saturated Fat: 23.9g, Cholesterol: 50mg, Sodium: 101mg, Potassium: 589mg, Fiber: 4.6g, Sugar: 6.8g, Vitamin A: 2796IU, Vitamin C: 18.7mg, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 3mg
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