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Saag Chicken
Seared chicken folded through a velvety spiced spinach gravy — the green curry of champions, 355 calories.
389Calories
42.1gProtein
28gNet carbs
6.8gFiber
9.6gFat
Ingredients
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3 chicken breasts (450 g), cubed
450 g
1 lb + 2 oz (500 g) spinach (frozen works)
500 g
1 small onion (100 g), diced
100 g
4 cloves garlic
12 g
2½ tsp (10 g) grated ginger
10 g
2 tsp garam masala + 1 tsp cumin + ½ tsp turmeric + ¼ tsp cayenne + 1 tsp salt
14 g
½ cup (120 g) canned light coconut milk
120 g
½ lemon, juiced
15 g
1⅓ cups (240 g) cooked brown rice
240 g
oil spray
4 g
Method
- Wilt the spinach in a dry pot (or thaw frozen), squeeze lightly, and blend to a coarse purée — flecks, not baby food.
- Sear the seasoned chicken cubes in a misted pan until golden; set aside.
- Soften the onion, then garlic, ginger, and spices for a fragrant minute.
- Add the spinach purée and coconut milk; simmer 8 minutes until it thickens from wet to spoon-coating.
- Return the chicken for 3 final minutes, brighten with lemon, and serve over rice.
Nutrition facts
Per serving.
Calories389
Total fat9.6 g
Total carbohydrate34.8 g
Dietary fiber6.8 g
Net carbs28 g
Protein42.1 g
Net carbs equal total carbohydrate minus fiber and allulose. Values use USDA ingredient data or standard label values and can vary by brand, preparation and portioning. The serving scaler changes ingredient weights, not the per serving nutrition shown here.
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