Thai chicken curry power bowl

Ingredients.

For curry

1 bottle Trader Joe’s yellow curry sauce (11 oz)
2 cups shredded chicken (I like the Costco rotisserie chicken)
3 large carrots, shredded
1 large bell pepper, chopped
1 can coconut milk (full fat)
1 bunch kale, roughly chopped
1 cup brussel sprouts, shredded
2 cloves garlic, minced
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Cauliflower, sweet potato, or butternut squash (optional, for extra veggies)

For serving and garnish:

1 1/2 cups rice
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 cup fresh basil, chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, chopped
Fresh lime wedges

Instructions.

Prep the slow cooker: Add the curry sauce, shredded chicken, carrots, and peppers. Cook on low for 3-4 hours. In the last 30 minutes of cooking add the coconut milk.
Make the rice according to your rice cooker instructions.
Prepare the power veggies (30 min before serving): In a large saucepan, add 1 tbsp olive oil and sauté garlic on MED heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly browned and fragrant. Add crushed red pepper flakes until the flavor blooms. Add kale and brussel sprouts and cook for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add 1 tbsp of water and cover and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
Assemble the bowl: Plate the rice, layer over the curry mixture, and finish with peanuts, basil, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime.

Meal prep notes.

This recipe is meal prep and freezer friendly. Freeze for up to 3 months.

To reheat, microwave for 2-3 minutes on medium power.

Nutrition facts.

Chicken is a great source of protein and contains many nutrients babies need to thrive, including vitamins B6 and B12, iron, zinc, choline, selenium, and vitamin B3.

Kale is one of the most nutrient-dense foods packed with vitamins A/C/K and calcium (bone development).

Brussel sprouts are packed with nutrients — including fiber, folate, B vitamins, vitamin c/k/e, potassium, choline, iron, zinc, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Bell peppers are rich in vitamin C. It’s also packed with vitamins A, B6, E, folate, fiber, and antioxidants.

Carrots contain fiber, vitamin B6 (growth and development), and caretenoids which convert to vitamin A.

For moms: This power bowl is packed with essential nutrients moms need for pregnancy and postpartum recovery—including protein (promotes fetal growth as well as tissue repair, immune response, healing, and mood regulation for mom), and folate and B vitamins (reduces the risk of neural tube defects).

Source: Solid Starts

Inspired by.

Duke’s on 7 Phuket bowl (link) and Chat GPT.