Chicken In Spicy Spinach Sauce Recipe

Experience the fiery flavors of Northern India with this quick and easy Chicken in Spicy Spinach Sauce recipe! This vibrant dish combines tender chicken with a rich, spinach-based sauce bursting with aromatic spices like garam masala, coriander, and curry. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it's ready in under 30 minutes and guaranteed to impress your taste buds. Find all the ingredients easily at your local grocery store.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 250.2 kcal
Protein 62g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken In Spicy Spinach Sauce

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How to Make Chicken In Spicy Spinach Sauce

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1 inch grated ginger. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 1-2 finely chopped jalapeño peppers (adjust to your spice preference), 1 tablespoon coriander powder, and 2 tablespoons curry paste. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Add 10 ounces fresh spinach (about 2 cups packed), 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1 cup chicken stock, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally, until spinach wilts.
  6. Add 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces.
  7. Cook for 7-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  8. Stir in 1 teaspoon garam masala and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

8g

Carbs

3g