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chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil offers health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein, while sour cream is often less costly.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lighter, while seasoned water is economical.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced chicken and cook until browned, about 6-8 minutes.

Stir in spices including cumin, salt, red chili, turmeric, crushed red chili, and dry coriander to season.

Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in cream and bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let simmer for 10 minutes to meld flavors.

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