5 Ingredient Spinach Chicken (Chicken Saagwala)
Saag Chicken or Spinach Chicken
We’re making spinach chicken or saagwala chicken. Saag refers to common leafy green vegetables. So it’s normally made from a variety of different greens but one of the most common ones is spinach. So this Chicken Saag is basically a Spinach Chicken. We have a rich and delicious gravy made by blending the spinach. Saag Chicken is a popular Indian dish though to be honest it’s vegetarian counterpart Palak Paneer is probably better known. Which is great because I have a recipe for that too! But for now try out this epic recipe.
It’s a great way to get your meat and vegetables in a one pot dish.
Just eat it!!
This dish goes great with some Keto naan or some cauliflower rice. I also do enjoy eating it with a spoon sometimes. Now you all know palak paneer but did you know this recipe goes absolutely amazing with some fish? Got some nice boneless filets of fish? Make the gravy and then drop those fish pieces in and let it poach in the spinach gravy for 4 minutes and it should be cooked.
You could also use this with eggs or maybe some lamb. It’s a great recipe! I hope you will enjoy it!
Chicken Saagwala
Let’s deep dive into chicken saagwala because there is a lot to learn. I’ve called it palak chicken and that’s just because I’ve chosen to simplify the dish. I mean this is a 5 ingredient recipe after all. But what is saag itself? Most people think saag means spinach or spinach leaves. But that’s not entirely accurate. Saag refers to leafy green vegetables. This includes but is not limited to spinach, mustard greens, fenugreek leaves and dill.
In my dish I just take fresh spinach and make puree spinach by cooking it down and blending it. This is pretty much the process for saag in general except you can use a variety of green leafy vegetables. In winters I know the mustard greens and fenugreek leaves are used more often. Honestly you can mix and match.
Cooking the curry
But it all starts in the pan heating up some desi ghee. I mean if you cooking Indian food like this ghee adds flavor. Fry your ginger, garlic, onion and spices. Now I just used garam masala in mine you can use the entire gamut of spices. Whole cumin seeds, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder etc. Of course add green chillies if you like it spicy.
Add in your greens and then cook them down. Some people like to add tomatoes as well to their saag. Always cook on a medium heat so as to not burn anything. Once your greens are wilted down you puree them to make the saag
Most people will fry their chicken pieces and then add the pureed saag to it. If you are cooking a more delicate protein like fish then you can actually poach the fish in the sauce itself. For curries I always prefer chicken thighs over breasts. But you can use either.
Finish it off with some cream and some people like to add a bit of lemon juice or rather lime juice. And your saagwala chicken curry is ready.
5 Ingredient Spinach Chicken (Chicken Saagwala)
Ingredients
- 600 g skinless whole chicken legs drumsticks and thighs
- 250 g baby spinach
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 60 ml heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- 5 ml ghee or cooking oil
Instructions
- Add the spinach, 30 ml water, and a little salt to a large saucepan. Cover and cook over medium heat until the spinach has wilted.
- Transfer the spinach and any remaining liquid to a food processor. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if needed.
- Return the saucepan to medium-high heat and add a little ghee.
- Add the chicken and season with salt. Add the ginger garlic paste and cook until the chicken begins to brown.
- Pour in the spinach purée and mix well.
- Reduce the heat to low and cook for 8–12 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Add the garam masala and heavy cream. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and serve immediately.
I was truly surprised at just how good this is! I honestly NEVER comment or rate! This is a wonderful addition to my repertoire!
Mmm delicious…I had to swop the cream for coconut cream but it is still very tasty indeed. Thank you for your entertaining videos you make cooking interesting, keep them coming…
thank you!