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Low Carb Chicken Saag

This low carb chicken saag is the perfect recipe when you're in the mood for some tasty Indian food!

 

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I absolutely love Indian food and this is one of my favorite dishes, and is so easy to make low carb! It is stacked full of healthy spinach and wonderful spices, and it's very mild.

In the recipe I've stated that it serves two people, but actually it depends what you're serving it with. If you have a couple of sides as well it could easily serve four people.

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How to Make Low Carb Chicken Saag

Defrost a pack of frozen spinach according to the pack instructions. Drain and squeeze as much water out as possible. Set aside.

In a large sauté pan, heat some vegetable oil. Add garam masala and chopped onions (I use ready-chopped frozen onions!), and cook until the onions start to soften. If you haven't used garam masala before it is a super useful spice blend for Indian cooking, and is made up of cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, cumin, black pepper and coriander.

Add garlic paste, ginger paste, tomato paste, turmeric, and water. Stir until a sauce has formed.

Add chopped chicken breast and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. Add the spinach and cook until it has warmed through, then finish with a little Greek yogurt.

Check for seasoning (it will probably need some salt), and serve! My favorite accompaniment to serve this with is cauliflower rice or Miracle Rice!

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Low Carb Chicken Saag

Low Carb Chicken Saag

Yield: 2 Large Servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

If you're in the mood for some Indian food, try this healthy and low carb chicken saag recipe!

Ingredients

  • 10 oz frozen chopped spinach, defrosted and drained
  • 2 tbs olive oil
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ¼ cup chopped onions
  • 1 tbs tomato paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • ¼ tsp turmeric
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 lb skinless boneless chicken
  • 2 tbs Greek yogurt
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large sauté pan, heat some vegetable oil. Add garam masala and chopped onions, and cook until the onions start to soften.
  2. Add garlic paste, ginger paste, tomato paste, turmeric, and water. Stir until a sauce has formed. Add chopped chicken breast and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  3. Add the spinach and cook until it has warmed through, then finish with a little Greek yogurt. Check for seasoning, and serve!

Notes

5g net carbs per serving

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Nutrition Information
Yield 2 Serving Size Half the recipe
Amount Per Serving Calories 454Total Fat 20gSaturated Fat 3gCholesterol 145mgSodium 438mgCarbohydrates 10gNet Carbohydrates 5gFiber 5gSugar 3gProtein 55g
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Kim | Low Carb Maven

Wednesday 30th of November 2016

Indian food is one of my favorite cuisines. I love the spices and depth of flavor. Since Saag paneer is one of my favorite dishes, I loved seeing your take with chicken. Yum.

Sarah

Tuesday 29th of November 2016

I have actually never tried Indian food, but this looks delicious!

STACEY

Monday 28th of November 2016

I love Indian food & I have all the spices to make this, yay !

Maya | Wholesome Yum

Friday 25th of November 2016

I love the depth of flavor that Indian food has! Your recipe sounds delicious!

Katrin

Friday 25th of November 2016

Like it, like it, like it! Love Indian food!!

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