Chicken in Spicy Spinach Sauce
Source of Recipe
Elaine
Recipe Introduction
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.
List of Ingredients
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp minced ginger root
2 tbsp minced seeded jalapeño pepper
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 cubes
1 tsp garam masala
Recipe
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 salt; cook over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add chicken; cook for 7 minutes or until no longer pink inside. Stir in garam masala.
More Information
Substitution: For a milder flavour, replace the jalapeño pepper with 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet green pepper.
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