Chicken and Spinach Balti

A fresh-tasting, easy chicken curry featuring marinated chicken breasts, vibrant spinach, and aromatic spices in a creamy tomato-based sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 705.4 kcals 1410.8 kcals
Carbohydrates 41.6 grams 83.2 grams
Fat 42.3 grams 84.6 grams
Protein 39.2 grams 78.4 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
ml
Yoghurt
plain
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
100
g
Meat
2
piece
Chicken Breast
cut into bite-sized pieces
NutsSeeds
2
cloves
Garlic
peeled
0.25
tsp
0.5
tsp
Coriander
ground
0.5
tsp
0.5
tsp
Turmeric
ground
0.5
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
handful
Coriander
fresh leaves, chopped
OilsFats
Vegetables
2.5
cm
Ginger
fresh, peeled
1
piece
Red Onion
finely sliced
2
piece
Tomatoes
seeds removed, flesh chopped

Steps

  • Finely chop the ginger and garlic with salt and place in a bowl.
  • Mix the lime juice, ground coriander, chilli powder, turmeric, and cumin into the bowl.
  • Stir in the chicken and yoghurt and marinate for 15 to 60 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan and fry the onion for 2 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and tomato purée and cook for one minute.
  • Add the chicken, marinade, and a splash of water to the pan.
  • Stir in the cream and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Stir in the spinach until it is just wilted.
  • Sprinkle fresh coriander over the curry.
  • Serve the curry over the cooked basmati rice.