Indian · dinner

Chicken Saag with Brown Rice

Name: Chicken Saag with Brown Rice
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Chicken breast, raw, cubed, 1 lb; Fresh spinach, 10 cups; Canola oil, 2 tbsp; Onion, 1 large, chopped; Fresh ginger, 2 tbsp, grated; Garlic, 2 cloves, minced; Crushed tomatoes, canned, 1/2 cup; Greek yogurt, plain, lowfat, 1/4 cup; Ground cumin, 1 tsp; Ground coriander, 1 tsp; Ground turmeric, 1/2 tsp; Cayenne, 1/2 tsp; Brown rice, raw, 1 cup; Garam masala, 1 tsp; Salt, to taste; Water, 3/4 cup

Chicken simmered in a creamy spinach sauce with warm Indian spices.

30 min4 servings

42632g46g13g

Blending the spinach gives the sauce its smooth, velvety texture without cream.

Ingredients

Chicken breast, raw, cubed1 lb
Fresh spinach10 cups
Canola oil2 tbsp
Onion1 large, chopped
Fresh ginger2 tbsp, grated
Garlic2 cloves, minced
Crushed tomatoes, canned1/2 cup
Greek yogurt, plain, lowfat1/4 cup
Ground cumin1 tsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Ground turmeric1/2 tsp
Cayenne1/2 tsp
Brown rice, raw1 cup
Garam masala1 tsp
Saltto taste
Water3/4 cup

Steps

Cook the rice according to the package.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Cook the onion for 5 minutes, then add the ginger, garlic and spices for 1 minute.
Add the tomatoes, spinach and water. Cook until the spinach wilts, then blend until mostly smooth.
In the same pan, brown the chicken in the remaining oil for 5 minutes.
Pour in the sauce and simmer 8 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Stir in the yogurt and serve over the rice.

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Adapted from Mission Food