Chicken Saag

Chicken Saag

I love Indian food and my favorite thing to order is Saag, an Indian spinach dish.  I decided to make homemade Indian food one day and made this delicious Chicken Saag recipe.  It is rich and creamy and flavorful.  Definitely a keeper for when those Indian food cravings strike!

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oil
1.5 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into chunks
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 15 ounce can tomato sauce
1/4 cup heavy cream
16 ounces fresh spinach
1 teaspoon garam masala
10 ounces frozen spinach
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:
Steam the spinach in a large pan on medium heat with 1/4 cup water.  When wilted, remove from the heat and allow to cool.  When cool, drain the pooling water and puree the spinach in a blender or mini food processor set aside. 
Fry the chicken in a small amount of oil until cooked through.  Drain the juices, put the chicken back in and add the spices.  Cook for 1 minute.  Add the tomato sauce and simmer for 15-20 minutes.  Add the heavy cream, garam masala and the spinach puree.  Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.  Add the frozen spinach and butter and cook for at least 10 more minutes.  Salt to taste.
Serve with rice and naan bread. 


By: Simple, Clean, & Homemade