Saag Chicken
Saag Chicken
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Serves 4 Portions

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5 Minutes Prep Time

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20 Minutes Cook

A rich, green curry that’s comforting without being heavy. Tender chicken and softly cooked spinach come together in a warmly spiced sauce that feels balanced, familiar and easy to run through servic

Ingredients (serves 4)

Curry Sauce

  • Onion garlic and ginger mix – 15g
  • Bang's Classic Bangla spice – 20g
  • Chopped tomatoes – 200g/ml
  • Oil – a splash

Protein/Veg

  • Water – 200ml
  • Chicken thigh or breast pieces – 700g
  • Spinach – 300g (finely chopped)

Recipe

Step 1

Prepare the base

Soak the onion, garlic and ginger mix in 100ml tepid water for 5 min.

Gently fry with a flavourless oil on a low heat until soft, golden and aromatic.

Step 2

Build the sauce

Mix Classic Bangla spices with 50ml water to make a runny paste.

Pour into the pan with the heated onion base and continue heating gently. 

Wait until the spicy mixture release their oils and add the tomatoes and wait for the oils to separate again.

Step 3

Add the chicken and spinach

Add chicken and increase heat to lightly sear the surfaces.

Reduce to a simmer, and add the chopped spinach with a little water.

Cover and continue to simmer until the chicken is cooked. 

Chef's Tip:
Top with natural yoghurt and serve with basmati rice 

and a squeeze of lemon or lime!

Nutritional Value for Bang's Saag Chicken

Nutritional Values per 100g

Calories per serving: 125

Protein: 6g

Fat: 1g

Carbs: 55g

Sugar: 12g