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Chicken Saag

Chicken braised until tender in a coarsely textured spinach sauce that still has bite and vibrancy.
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken thighs bone-in
  • 500 g fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 green chilies
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tbsp full-fat cream
  • Salt

Instructions

  • Roughly chop blanched spinach (don't blend smooth — keep texture).
  • Brown chicken in ghee; remove and set aside.
  • Cook onion until golden in same ghee.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste, chilies, and all spices.
  • Add chopped spinach; cook 5 minutes.
  • Return chicken and add ½ cup water.
  • Cover and cook 25 minutes.
  • Finish with cream and garam masala.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 370kcal | Protein: 38g | Fat: 22g | Fiber: 3g
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