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Chicken in Spicy Spinach Sauce

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Chicken in Spicy Spinach Sauce

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Nutritional Info
Per serving: about -
cal 267
pro 30 g
total fat 13 g
(1g sat. fat -
carb 9 g
fibre 3 g
chol 66 mg
sodium 449 mg
% RDI: -
calcium 9
iron 14
vit A 49
vit C 42
folate 29

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Serve with: Basmati rice or flatbread and a side plate of sliced cucumber, and onion if desired, with a wedge of lemon or lime to refresh the palate and subdue the mild heat of the sauce. Bring the flavours of North India to your table with this chicken-and-vegetable dish. Garam masala is a ground spice mixture often used in Indian cuisine to add another layer of flavour. It is available in many supermarkets and all Indian grocery stores.

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tsp minced gingerroot
  • 2 tbsp minced seeded jalapeño peppers
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
  • 2 tbsp mild curry paste
  • 1 pkg frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut_in 1-inch (2.5 cm) cubes
  • 1 tsp garam masala

Preparation

In deep skillet, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and ginger, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes. Add jalapeño pepper, coriander and curry paste; cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Add spinach, tomato, stock and sa< cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook for 7 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Stir in garam masala.

Additional information :

Substitution: For a milder flavour, replace the jalapeño pepper with 1/3 cup (75 mL) finely chopped sweet green pepper.

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