Spinach and chicken curry
Spinach and chicken curry is a delicious and nutritious dish made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful curry sauce with fresh spinach leaves. It usually includes a blend of spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala for a rich and aromatic flavor. This dish is popular in many cuisines, including Indian and Southeast Asian, and is often served with rice or naan bread.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch piece ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves chopped
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Stir in the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly with the spices.
- Pour in the tomato puree and coconut milk. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover the skillet and let the curry simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the chopped spinach leaves to the curry and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves before serving.
- Serve the Spinach and Chicken Curry hot with steamed rice or naan bread.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal (15%)Carbohydrates: 13g (4%)Protein: 28g (56%)Fat: 16g (25%)Saturated Fat: 11g (69%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mg (24%)Sodium: 188mg (8%)Potassium: 1.082mgFiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 3.262IUVitamin C: 20mg (24%)Calcium: 77mg (8%)Iron: 5mg (28%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
