Curried Spaghetti Squash with Chicken
Servings
4Serving size
8 ounces squash with 3 ounces chicken and sauceThis recipe can easily be multiplied and keeps well, refrigerated, 2-3 days.
Ingredients
4 quart Water |
2 1/2 pound Spaghetti squash (1 medium size squash) |
3 tsp. Olive oil (divided) |
1/2 cup, halves and whole Dry roasted cashews (coarsely chopped) |
1 large White onions (thinly sliced) |
12 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cubed) |
4 Tbsp. All purpose flour or garbanzo flour |
1 tsp. Curry powder |
1 tsp. Garam masala |
1 tsp. Paprika |
1/2 tsp.. Ground cumin |
1/4 tsp. Ground ginger |
1 cup Lite Coconut Milk |
1/2 cup 2% milk |
1/2 tsp. Salt |
8 medium Green onions (thinly sliced crosswise; keep white and green parts separate) |
1/2 cup Nonfat Greek Yogurt |
Instructions
Bring the water to a boil and reduce to a simmer.
Simmer the squash for about 30 minutes and remove from the water. Set aside.
When the squash is cool enough to handle, cut off the stem and cut the squash lengthwise.
Scrape the seeds out of the center of the squash and discard, being careful to avoid removing much of the flesh.
Scrape the spaghetti squash into a bowl, separating the strands. Set aside.
Place the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the cashews and cook for 3 mutes. Stir frequently.
Add the white onion and cook for 5 minutes until slightly tender. Stir frequently.
Add the chicken thighs and cook for 5 minutes until lightly browned. Stir frequently.
Add the curry powder, garam masala, paprika, cumin, and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Stir continuously.
Add the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir continuously.
Add the coconut milk, milk, salt, and the white part of the green onions, and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens – about 2 minutes.
Add the spaghetti squash, yogurt, and the green part of the green onions to the sauce and stir gently until heated through.
Serve.
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Lactose
This recipe is NOT safe for those who are lactose intolerant.Recipe Notes
Spaghetti squash is so versatile. Most of us think of it as a replacement for pasta, and it can be, but it is more than that. The shape is similar, but the noodle-like squash is a bit denser than pasta and has some crunch to it. At the same time it is sweet where pasta isn’t.
All of this adds up to an ingredient that you can use just like pasta, but it is a good idea to make some adjustments – especially for the sweetness.