Low-Carb Risoni with Curried Chicken and Coconut Milk
Low Carb Risoni with Chicken Curry and Coconut Milk is a creamy, spicy first course, very different from classic Italian pasta recipes.
Low Carb Risoni is rice-shaped pasta: it's not real rice, but it's very well suited for creamy, spoonable, "risotto-style" preparations.
In this recipe, chicken provides structure, curry brings aroma and depth, while coconut milk creates a soft sauce without using cream, flours, or starches.
The result is a rich, aromatic, and satisfying low carb dish, with a very low carbohydrate content compared to a traditional first course.
👉 For this recipe, you can use our Low Carb Risoni.
Ingredients for 2 people
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Low Carb Risoni | 120 g |
| Chicken breast | 180 g |
| Unsweetened coconut milk | 80 g |
| Fresh spinach | 60 g |
| Extra virgin olive oil | 14 g |
| Curry powder (without added sugars or starches) | 4 g |
| Fresh grated ginger | 5 g |
| Lime juice | 8 g |
| Light broth without sugars or hot water | approx. 450-500 g |
| Fresh cilantro or parsley (optional) | 5 g |
| Salt | to taste |
| Black pepper | to taste |
⏱ Preparation time
Preparation: 12 minutes
Chicken cooking: 8 minutes
Low Carb Risoni cooking: 10 minutes
Finishing: 2 minutes
Total time: approximately 25-30 minutes
Servings: 2
How to prepare Low Carb Risoni with chicken curry and coconut milk
1. Prepare the chickenCut the chicken breast into small, regular cubes. Season it with curry, grated ginger, black pepper, and half of the extra virgin olive oil. Mix well and let it marinate for a few minutes. 2. Brown the chickenHeat a wide saucepan or a high-sided pan. Add the remaining extra virgin olive oil and brown the chicken over medium heat for about 6-8 minutes, until golden and cooked through. Remove it from the pan and set it aside. Do not overcook it: it will be added back to the dish at the end. 3. Lightly toast the Low Carb RisoniIn the same saucepan, add the Low Carb Risoni. Stir for 30-40 seconds over low heat, just to infuse them with the seasoned pan juices. |
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4. Cook the Risoni "risotto-style"Add a little hot broth or hot water at a time. Cook the Low Carb Risoni for about 10 minutes, stirring gently. The final consistency should be creamy, not watery. 5. Add the coconut milkHalfway through cooking, add the unsweetened coconut milk. Mix well and continue cooking. The coconut milk should create a soft sauce, but not overpower the dish. 6. Return the chicken and add the spinachWhen the Risoni are almost cooked, add the browned chicken. Stir gently and let it absorb the flavors for 1-2 minutes. Add the fresh spinach only at the end: it should wilt slightly, without overcooking. 7. Finish the dishTurn off the heat. Add the lime juice and, if desired, a little fresh chopped cilantro or parsley. Taste and adjust salt only at the end. Serve immediately. |
💡 Chef's tips
Obviously, use unsweetened coconut milk. Avoid sweetened products or sweetened coconut drinks.
Prefer simple curry powder, without sugar, starches, flours, or maltodextrins on the label. Do not use ready-made curry pastes unless you have carefully checked the ingredients.
Lime should be added off the heat, so it stays fresh and doesn't become bitter. Spinach should be added at the very end, just to wilt it.
⚠️ Low carb caution
This recipe avoids rice, noodles, flours, starches, sugar, honey, sweet and sour sauces, and thickeners.
The ingredients to check most carefully are: coconut milk, curry powder, and ready-made broth. They must be free of added sugars, starches, maltodextrins, or flours.
Estimated nutritional values per 100g of cooked dish
Estimated values considering a final cooked dish weight of approximately 540 g.
| Nutritional Value | Per 100g |
|---|---|
| Energy | 141 kcal / 590 kJ |
| Fat | 6.5 g |
| of which saturates | 3.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.0 g |
| of which sugars | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 13.8 g |
| Protein | 11.9 g |
| Salt | 0.35 g |
The nutritional values are an estimate calculated for the complete recipe (120g dry Risoni, 180g chicken breast, 80g coconut milk, 60g spinach, 14g EVOO, curry, ginger, lime). Values may vary based on the brand of coconut milk, the composition of the curry, the broth used, and the water absorbed by the Risoni during cooking.
To learn more
To best use our low carb pasta, from cooking to choosing the most suitable shape, read the complete guide: Low carb pasta: what it is, how to cook it, and how to choose the right one.
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