Afghani Chicken With Spinach Recipe

Name: Afghani Chicken With Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts, bone in; 4 tablespoons flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/3 cup olive oil; 3/4 lb onion, diced large; 4 teaspoons garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 32 ounces tomatoes, drained chopped; 1 cup chicken stock; 1/3 cup spinach, washed drained; 1/2 cup yogurt, plain; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1/4 cup pine nuts

Servings: persons

4 chicken breasts, bone in
4 tablespoons flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup olive oil
3/4 lb onion, diced large
4 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 teaspoons turmeric
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
32 ounces tomatoes, drained chopped
1 cup chicken stock
1/3 cup spinach, washed drained
1/2 cup yogurt, plain
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 cup pine nuts

1
Flour the chicken breasts.
2
Sear in olive oil.
3
Add onion; saute 2 minutes.
4
Add garlic.
5
Add turmeric, nutmeg, and cinnamon; cook 1 minute; do not burn.
6
Add tomatoes and chicken stock.
7
Bake in oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit covered for 1 hour until meat is tender.
8
Remove dish from oven.
9
Add spinach; stir until wilted.
10
While spinach is wilting, place pine nuts on cookie sheet; roast for 3 minutes in oven; do not burn.
11
Cool slightly.
12
Add yogurt and lemon juice.
13
Add toasted pine nuts to top.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 chicken breasts, bone in, 4 tablespoons flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Afghani Chicken With Spinach falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Afghani Chicken With Spinach

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