1-wok chicken saag

1-wok chicken saag

By James Park
20’ Prep time
22’ Cook time
42’ Total time
298 Calories
3 Serving

Summary

This fragrant and flavorful indian-inspired dish comes together in just one wok! tender chicken and spinach are simmered in a creamy coconut sauce with spices like cumin and coriander for a meal that's both comforting and delicious.
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Step by Step

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Step 1

In a bowl, mix the Spices for Chicken with chicken pieces. Marinate for 20 minutes. Then, add oil to a wok and saute marinated chicken on medium heat until cooked through. Set aside in a bowl.
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Step 2

In a blender, blend together tomato, onion, and spinach. Once combined, add cumin seeds and water and grind into a fine paste.
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Step 3

In the wok used earlier, heat oil and add ginger garlic paste. Immediately add spinach paste (from blender) on medium heat and stir for 2 minutes.
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Step 4

Add curry spices and stir for 2 minutes. Boil on medium to low heat for 5 minutes, covering. Then, add chicken pieces, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
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Step 5

Add the coconut milk and stir to combine.
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Step 6

Sprinkle coriander leaves and basil leaves in mixture and stir again for 1 minute. Remove from wok and let rest for 5 minutes.
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Step 7

Serve alongside warm rotis or white rice.

Ingredient

  • Salt
    Salt
    1 pinch
  • Medium red onion
    Medium red onion
    1
  • Tomato
    Tomato
    1
  • Turmeric
    Turmeric
    1 pinch
  • Chili powder
    Chili powder
    0.25 teaspoon
  • Curry powder
    Curry powder
    0.75 teaspoon
  • Ginger garlic paste
    Ginger garlic paste
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Fresh basil leaf
    Fresh basil leaf
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder
    Coriander powder
    0.75 teaspoon
  • Pepper
    Pepper
    1 pinch
  • Spinach
    Spinach
    0.75 lb
  • Chicken tenderloins
    Chicken tenderloins
    0.5 lb
  • Chicken powder
    Chicken powder
    0.5 tablespoon
  • Cumin seeds
    Cumin seeds
    0.5 teaspoon
  • Coriander
    Coriander
    1 teaspoon
  • Coconut milk
    Coconut milk
    1 tablespoon

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