Indian Spiced Chicken and Spinach Recipe

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Ingredients:

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2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger, chopped
1 tbsp ground cumin
1 tbsp ground coriander
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp paprika
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 fresh jalapeno peppers , seeds and ribs removed, minced
1/2 cup crushed tomatoes, drained
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cinnamon stick
1 1/2 cups water
2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and excess liquid squeezed out
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3 or 4 pieces each (about 1 and 1/3 lb total )

Directions:

In large frying pan, heat oil over medium-low heat.
Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
Stir in cumin, coriander,,turmeric, paprika and 1 tsp of the salt.
Cook until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
Stir in jalapenos and tomatoes.
Add cream, cinnamon stick and water and stir well.
Add spinach.
Bring to a simmer.
Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
Stir in chicken and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
Cover and simmer until just done, about 10 minutes.
Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
Serve over basmati or regular white rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	208.29 Kcal (872 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.09g	26%
Cholesterol	42.62mg	14%
Sodium	1019.66mg	42%
Potassium	339.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	6.69g	2%
Sugars	1.13g	5%
Dietary Fiber	1.81g	7%
Protein	9.48g	19%
Vitamin C	16mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	72.2mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	93.03 Kcal (389 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.63g	26%
Cholesterol	19.04mg	14%
Sodium	455.4mg	42%
Potassium	151.73mg	7%
Total Carbs	2.99g	2%
Sugars	0.51g	5%
Dietary Fiber	0.81g	7%
Protein	4.23g	19%
Vitamin C	7.1mg	27%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	5%
Iron	0.8mg	9%
Calcium	32.3mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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