Syn Free Chicken and Spinach Curry | Slimming World
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Yield 4 servings
This recipe is gluten free, dairy free, Paleo, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly
- Extra Easy - syn free per serving
- Original/SP - syn free per serving (serve with Roasted Cauliflower Rice)
- WW Smart Points - 3
- Paleo - use ghee and serve with Roasted Cauliflower Rice
Ingredients
- 600g/21oz chicken thighs (all visible fat removed), chopped into bitesize pieces
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, finely chopped
- 5 big handfuls of fresh spinach
- 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of coriander
- 1 teaspoon of turmeric
- 1-2 fresh green chillis, sliced in half lengthways
- 1/2 tsp of garam masala
- 1 cup (240ml) of passata (or crushed tomatoes)
- 1 cup (240ml) of chicken stock
- Cooking Oil Spray
Instructions
Stove Top
- Spray a large frying pan with some cooking oil spray, place over medium heat and add the onion, garlic, fresh ginger, carrot and cook until softened.
- Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned
- Add all the spices and chilli's and mix to evenly coat.
- Add the passata and stock and bring to the boil
- Reduce heat and simmer covered for approx 45 mins. Until chicken is cooked through and sauce has reduced down.
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted.
- Serve with your choice of sides.
- Enjoy!!
Instant Pot
- Set instant pot to saute mode, once hot, spray with cooking oil spray and fry the onion, carrots, garlic and ginger.
- Add the chicken and lightly brown.
- Add all the spices and stir to coat.
- Add the stock and passata.
- Add lid, close valve and set to 8 mins manual high pressure.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Stir in the spinach just till wilted.
- Enjoy
Slow Cooker:
- If you prefer to follow the first few steps on the stove and then transfer all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Stir through spinach when cooked.
Notes
Add a more authentic Indian taste by using 1 tbs of ghee (6 syns) instead of cooking oil. Works out as 1.5 syns per serving.
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 serving
Amount Per Serving | ||
|---|---|---|
Calories 230 | ||
% Daily Value | ||
Total Fat 8.3 g | 13% | |
Saturated Fat 2.2 g | 11% | |
Cholesterol 125 mg | 42% | |
Sodium 497 mg | 21% | |
Total Carbohydrates 12.5 g | 4% | |
Dietary Fiber 2.9 g | 12% | |
Sugars 6.1 g | ||
Protein 31.8 g | 64% | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Recipe by Slimming Eats - Weight Watchers and Slimming World Recipes at http://www.slimmingeats.com/blog/chicken-and-spinach-curry