Easy chicken saag
Easy chicken saag combines tender chicken breast with fresh spinach in a lightly spiced ginger and garlic sauce. A splash of lemon juice brightens the earthy flavours and subtle chilli heat. Serve this wholesome, fragrant curry hot with steamed rice or flatbread.
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil23 ml
- garlic cloves3 კბილი
- Lemon juice5 ml
- water150 ml
Instructions
6 steps- 1
Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in large non-stick saucepan over a medium heat. Add the onion, ginger and garlic, cover with a lid and fry for 8-10 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally.
- 2
Remove the lid, increase the heat a little and cook for 2-3 minutes more, or until the onions are lightly browned. Stir in the curry powder and chilli flakes (if using) and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 3
Add the spinach, a handful at a time, and sprinkle with the salt. Pour over 150ml/¼ pint cold water and cook for 5 minutes, stirring regularly. Remove from the heat and blitz with a stick-blender until almost smooth. Set aside.
- 4
Heat the remaining half tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick frying pan. Season the chicken with a little salt and freshly ground black pepper and fry for 5-6 minutes over a medium-high heat, turning regularly until lightly browned in places.
- 5
Pour the spinach sauce into the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through, adding an extra splash of water if needed.
- 6
Season with a little lemon juice and extra salt and pepper, to taste. Serve.
Nutrition
1 serving ≈ 263 g
Nutrition values are estimates. - means data is unavailable.
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