2 to 3 tablespoons coconut oil (olive oil may be substituted)
1 medium/large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion, diced small
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite-sized pieces
3 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
2 to 3 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground coriander
one 14-ounce can coconut milk (I used full-fat for a richer/thicker result but lite may be substituted)
one 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (I used no-salt added)
4 to 5 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 small/medium head of cauliflower)
1 to 1 1/2 cups shredded carrots
1 to 4 tablespoons Thai red curry paste, or to taste (I used about half of the jar for this recipe, approximately 1/3 cup but adore spicy bold flavors)
1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
about 3 to 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
1 to 2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh cilantro or to taste, finely chopped for garnishing (basil may be substituted)
1 to 2 tablespoons granulated or brown sugar, optional and to taste
rice, quinoa, or naan, optional for serving