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Yogurt Chicken with Rice and Spinach

Tender chicken simmered in a creamy yogurt sauce with wilted spinach, served over fluffy rice. A simple, comforting one-pan meal that's ready in under an hour.

Total time
40 min
Servings
4
Calories
520
Protein
38g
Yogurt Chicken with Rice and Spinach
comfortingIndiangluten-freechickencreamytenderweeknightmain course

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, mix 1 cup yogurt, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add 1.5 lb chicken thighs, coat well, and let marinate for 15 minutes.

  2. Step 2

    Cook 1 cup rice in 2 cups water according to package directions, about 15 minutes, until tender and water is absorbed.

  3. Step 3

    Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium. Add 1 sliced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    Add the marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes per side, until browned and no longer pink inside.

  5. Step 5

    Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens slightly.

  6. Step 6

    Stir in 5 oz spinach, cover, and cook for 2 minutes, until wilted and bright green.

  7. Step 7

    Serve the chicken and spinach over the cooked rice, spooning extra sauce on top.

Tools you’ll need

  • large skillet
  • pot for rice
  • mixing bowl

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