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    Palak Chicken

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    Palak Chicken is a popular Indian dish where Chicken is cooked with Spinach in a Onion and Tomato curry base until it becomes tender. It is delicious served with Chappati or Naan.

    Palak Chicken in a bowl with a chappati to side
     
     

    Palak Chicken

    This recipe is known by many names:

    • Palak Chicken
    • Saag Murgh
    • Saag Chicken
    • Palak Murgh
    They all translate to the same name - Saag or Palak (Spinach), Murgh (Chicken).
     
    Also..this is a good dish to make for kids who refuse to eat Veg  or Spinach. They will love this!

    Palak (Spinach) Chicken is one of the most popular Indian dishes.

    In this recipe, Chicken is cooked with spinach and spices.

    It pairs well with naan, chappati, paratha or jeera rice.

    Many people blanch and then puree the Spinach before adding the bowl to a larger bowl full of Ice to preserve the colour.

    I prefer to add Baby Spinach to a Colander, pour over boiled water so it wilts and then blend it.

    It makes life so much easier and I prefer the flavour.

    I also add less Spinach the other recipes and this is down to personal preference. You can add more if you like.

    Ingredients in Palak Chicken

    Marinade

    Chicken Breast

    Yoghurt

    Red Chilli Powder

    Coriander Powder

    Cumin Powder

    Dry Fenugreek

    Garam Masala

    Salt

    Lemon Juice

    Curry Base

    Oil

    Whole Spices - Black Cardamom, Bay Leaves, Cumin Seeds

    Onions

    Garlic, Ginger, Green Chilli

    Tomatoes

    Ground Spices - Red Chilli, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala, Salt

    Cream

    Baby Spinach

    How to Make it

    Add Baby Spinach to a colander.

    Pour over boiling water.

    Drain, Blend and set aside.

    Marinade Chicken in Yoghurt, Ground Spices and Lemon Juice.

     

    Chicken and mariande ingredients in bowl

     

    Heat Oil and add Whole Spices.

    Whole Spices in oil in pot

     

    Then add the chopped Onions.

    Cook the Onion for a few minutes until  light golden brown.

    Add Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli and cook for a couple of minutes.

    Add in the Tomato. Then cook covered on low for 10 - 15 minutes.

    Tomato added to pot

     

    Add ground Spices, mix and cook for 2 minutes.

     

    Ground spices added to pot

     

    Now add the Chicken and cook covered on low for 7 - 10 minutes.

     

    Marinaded chicken added to pot

     

    Add Spinach and cook covered on low for 5 - 7 minutes. Stir regularly.

     

    Pureed spinach added to pot

     

    Add a splash of Cream and stir through.

    How to use bone in Chicken

    I tend to use Chicken Breast in this recipe.

    Some prefer Chicken with bone in and if you would like yo use that, this is how to do that.

    After the tomatoes and ground Spices are cooked, add marinated chicken pieces. Stir to seal and cook over medium high for 10 minutes.

    Turn the heat right down.

    Place the lid on and cook for 20 minutes.

    Then add the spinach and cook on a low heat for a further 5 minutes with the lid on.

    Add a splash of Cream and stir through.

     

    Make Ahead

    You can make this recipe in advance up to 2 days if you want to.

    Keep it covered in the Fridge.

    You may need to add a splash of water when reheating on the hob or in the microwave.

    Palak Chicken Serving Suggestions

    I love eating this dish with Roti. It can also be eaten with Naan, plain Paratha or Jeera Rice.

    Other sides that work well:

    Onion Raita

    Kachumber Salad

    More Indian Chicken Recipes:

    Bhindi Chicken

    Chicken Bhuna

    Chicken Mughlai

    Chicken Ghee Roast

    Tawa Chicken

    Chicken Makhani

    Chicken Chaap

    Patiala Chicken

    Tandoori Murgh Tikka Masala

    **if you make this recipe, please rate/comment below. we love to hear from you and seeing your creations makes our day – safira

    Palak Chicken in a bowl with a chappati to side
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    Palak Chicken

    Palak Chicken is a popular Indian dish where Chicken is cooked with Spinach in a Onion and Tomato curry base until it becomes tender. It is delicious served with Chappati or Naan.

    Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
    Cuisine Indain
    Keyword Palak Chicken, Palak Murgh, Saag Chicken, Saag Murgh, Spinach Chicken, Spinach Murgh
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 50 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 484 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    • 250 g Baby Spinach Washed

    Chicken Marinade

    • 1 kg Chicken Breast Cut into chunks
    • 3 tbsp Plain Yoghurt
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • ½ tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1 tsp Dry Fenugreek
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • Salt
    • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

    Curry Base

    • 3 tbsp Oil or Ghee
    • 2 Black Cardamom Pods
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • 2 Onions Diced
    • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
    • 2 Green Chillies Slit
    • 3 Tomatoes Pureed
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
    • ¾ tsp Garam Masala Powder
    • Salt
    • 1 ½ tbsp Double Cream

    Instructions

    1. Place Spinach in Colander. Pour over boiling water. Allow to cool a little and then blend.

    2. Marinade Chicken in Yoghurt, Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Cumin Powder, Dry Fenugreek, Garam Masala, Salt and Lemon Juice.

    3. Heat Oil and add Black Cardamom, Bay Leaves and Cumin Seeds.

    4. Then add the chopped Onions. Cook the Onion for a 6 -7 minutes until golden brown.

    5. Add Garlic, Ginger and Green Chilli and cook for a couple of minutes.

    6. Add in the Tomato. Turn the heat right down. Then cook covered on low for 10 - 15 minutes.

    7. Add Red Chilli Powder, Coriander Powder, Garam Masala and Salt. Mix and cook for 2 minutes.

    8. Now add the Chicken and cook covered on low for 7 - 10 minutes.

    9. Add Spinach and cook covered on low for 5 - 7 minutes. Stir regularly.

    10. Add a splash of Cream and stir through.

    Recipe Notes

    Spinach

    Many people blanch and then puree the Spinach before adding the bowl to a larger bowl full of Ice to preserve the colour.

    I prefer to add Baby Spinach to a Colander, pour over boiled water so it wilts and then blend it.

    It makes life so much easier and I prefer the flavour.

    I also add less Spinach the other recipes and this is down to personal preference. You can add more if you like.

    Make Ahead

    You can make this recipe in advance up to 2 days if you want to.

    Keep it covered in Fridge.

    You may need to add a splash of water when reheating on the hob or in the microwave.

    Palak Chicken Serving Suggestions

    I love eating this dish with Roti. It can also be eaten with Naan, plain Paratha or Jeera Rice.

    Other sides that work well:

    Onion Raita

    Kachumber Salad

    Nutrition Facts
    Palak Chicken
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 484 Calories from Fat 180
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 20g31%
    Saturated Fat 4g25%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
    Monounsaturated Fat 10g
    Cholesterol 170mg57%
    Sodium 433mg19%
    Potassium 1652mg47%
    Carbohydrates 16g5%
    Fiber 5g21%
    Sugar 7g8%
    Protein 58g116%
    Vitamin A 6813IU136%
    Vitamin C 43mg52%
    Calcium 141mg14%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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