Chicken Saagwala Recipe

Name: Chicken Saagwala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick; 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach; 2 teaspoons plain yogurt; 1/2 cup skim milk

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger root, peeled and minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1 bay leaf
1 cup finely chopped fresh spinach
2 teaspoons plain yogurt
1/2 cup skim milk

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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the onion in the hot oil until lightly browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir the chicken breast chunks, tomato paste, cinnamon stick, ginger, garlic, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and bay leaf in with the chicken; cook and stir until the chicken is opaque and the spices are fragrant, about 10 minutes.
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Stir in the spinach; cook and stir until wilted, about 5 minutes. Mix in the yogurt into the mixture until integrated; stir in the skim milk until thoroughly mixed. Cover the skillet, bring to a simmer, and reduce heat to low; allow to simmer until the chicken is no longer pink inside and the sauce has begun to thicken slightly, about 10 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, chopped, 1/2 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces, 1 teaspoon tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken Saagwala 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.

Chicken Saagwala

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