Chicken Saag

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon of ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) package of frozen spinach, thawed and drained
• 1/4 cup of heavy cream

Directions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic, ginger, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
3. Add the chicken and onion, and cook for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Stir in the spinach and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Stir in the cream and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Serve hot.

Interesting Facts

• The word “saag” comes from the Hindi word for spinach.
• This dish is traditionally made with ghee (clarified butter), but olive oil can be used as a healthier alternative.
• This dish can be served with naan, rice, or chapati.