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High-protein chicken dish with spinach
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CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 serving (medium) of Spinach curry chicken (200 g) has 266 calories. That works out to 133 calories per 100 g. It contains 6.8 g of carbs, 31 g of protein, 12.8 g of fat and 3 g of fiber. Its 360 µg of Vitamin K covers 300% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 25 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 serving (medium) · 200 g
266
KCAL / 200G
Carbs
6.8g
· 2% DV
Protein
31g
· 62% DV
Fat
12.8g
· 16% DV
Fiber
3g
· 11% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 10% · Protein 47% · Fat 43%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 266 kcal | |
| Total fat | 12.8 g | 16% |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g | 13% |
| Trans fat | 0.02 g | |
| Sodium | 360 mg | 16% |
| Total carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% |
| Fiber | 3 g | 11% |
| Protein | 31 g | 62% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 serving (medium) | 200 g | 266 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 133 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 120 g | 160 kcal |
| 1 cup (medium) | 160 g | 213 kcal |
| 1 cup (large) | 240 g | 319 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 300 g | 399 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 350 g | 466 kcal |
| 1 serving (extra large) | 450 g | 599 kcal |
Calculated from 133 calories per 100 g.
Make spinach curry chicken by browning bite-size chicken pieces with onion and curry spices, then simmering them in a sauce and adding spinach near the end. Cooking the spinach briefly helps it keep some texture. Finish with coconut milk, cream, or yogurt if you want a richer sauce.
Spinach curry chicken tastes savory and warmly spiced, with a mild earthy note from the spinach. Its heat varies with the curry blend and added chilli, while coconut milk or cream makes the sauce richer and softer in flavor.
Serve spinach curry chicken with rice, flatbread, or another grain that can soak up its sauce. For a lighter plate, add a crisp salad or plain yogurt. If the curry is quite rich, a fresh, acidic side helps balance it.
Yes, spinach curry chicken can be made without coconut milk. Use cream or plain yogurt for a different creamy finish, or leave dairy and coconut milk out and simmer the chicken with stock and aromatics for a lighter, less creamy sauce.
Cook the chicken just until it is done rather than simmering it for too long, especially if you use breast meat. Cut the pieces evenly and let them cook gently in the sauce; boneless thighs are more forgiving and tend to stay juicy.
Yes, frozen spinach works in spinach curry chicken. Thaw it and squeeze out excess liquid before adding it, so it does not dilute the curry sauce. Fresh spinach has a firmer texture, but either option should be stirred in near the end.
Yes, you can make spinach curry chicken ahead and refrigerate it in a covered container once cooled. The flavors may meld as it rests. Reheat only the portion you plan to eat, stirring the sauce and making sure the chicken is hot throughout.
Yes, spinach curry chicken can be frozen, though the spinach may soften and a cream-based sauce may separate after thawing. Cool it, freeze it in portions, and thaw it in the refrigerator. Stir while reheating to help bring the sauce together.
Spinach curry chicken can fit a weight-loss meal because chicken provides protein and spinach adds vegetables. The sauce and side dishes matter: use modest amounts of cream or oil, and pair it with vegetables rather than making the meal mostly rice or bread.
Spinach curry chicken can be mild or spicy; the curry blend and added chilli determine its heat. For a mild version, choose a gentle curry powder and leave out fresh or dried chilli. You can always add heat at the table.
Vitamins
Vitamin K
360µg · 300% DV
B3
14.2mg · 89% DV
B6
0.96mg · 56% DV
Vitamin A
460µg · 51% DV
Minerals
Selenium
37µg · 67% DV
Phosphorus
326mg · 47% DV
Copper
0.24mg · 27% DV
Manganese
0.58mg · 25% DV
Potassium ⭐
792mg · 23% DV
Sodium
360mg · 16% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
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Spinach curry chicken combines chicken pieces with spinach and curry spices. It is best understood as a home-style dish inspired by the broad family of curry dishes, rather than a recipe tied to one specific region; ingredients and spice levels vary from kitchen to kitchen.
The spinach cooks down into a soft, savoury sauce, while the curry gives the chicken warmth and fragrance. It is commonly served as a main with rice or flatbread, and a spoonful of yoghurt can balance the spices. Chicken makes it a protein-rich choice; for a lighter plate, use modest amounts of oil and add extra vegetables alongside.
High
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Medium
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 2
Minimally Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
— Not suitable
Vegetarian
— Not suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ Suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
2.5g
MONOUNSATURATED
5.5g
POLYUNSATURATED
2.6g
Omega 6:3 ratio 14.7:1
Above the ideal 4:1 (14.7:1).
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.