Description
A delicious and satisfying meal that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy sauce, served over rice or quinoa, and packed with spinach and avocado.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 1 cup spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or quinoa for serving
- Sliced avocado and lemon wedges for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat, add onion and cook until translucent.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Pour in coconut milk and simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Serve over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with avocado and lemon wedges.
Notes
For a spicier dish, add a pinch of red chili powder or some chopped chili peppers to the sauce. Letting the chicken marinate longer than 30 minutes will deepen the flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian cuisine, healthy meal, chicken dinner, quinoa, rice, meal prep