How long does Palak Chicken take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Palak Chicken serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Palak Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Palak Chicken?

250 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 3 cup Palak (Spinach), ¼ cup Curd, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Onion, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Palak Chicken?

About 523 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Palak Chicken

Name: Palak Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 250 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Curd; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; As Needed Water; 1 tsp Sugar; 1 tsp Vinegar; 3 cup Palak (Spinach); 2 tbsp Oil; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Dry Red Chilli; 1 Black Cardamom; ¼ tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Ghee; 0.125 tsp Nutmeg, Grated; 2 tbsp Fresh Cream

35 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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8 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chicken in Spinach Gravy, Chicken Saag · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam High protein Gluten-free Low carb

Punjabi palak chicken, or chicken saag: curd-marinated chicken in blanched spinach paste with kasuri methi and cream. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

23 items

2 people

Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless250 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Curd¼ cup
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
WaterAs Needed
Sugar1 tsp
Vinegar1 tsp
Palak (Spinach)3 cup
Oil2 tbsp
Bay Leaves1
Dry Red Chilli2
Black Cardamom1
Cumin¼ tsp
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Kasuri Methi¼ tsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Nutmeg, Grated0.125 tsp
Fresh Cream2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	523kcal	1046kcal
Protein	30g	59g
Carbohydrate	22g	43g
Fat	36g	72g
Fibre	5g	10g
Sugar	6.8g	14g

Cookd masalas for chicken thigh & leg boneless

Method

1
Marinate the chicken using all the ingredients for the marination. Allow it to marinate for 15 minutes at least. You can prepare the gravy in the meantime.
Chicken Thigh & Leg BonelessSaltGinger Garlic PasteCurdCumin PowderCoriander Powder
2
Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add the sugar and vinegar. Blanch the spinach for 2 minutes. Remove the spinach into a bowl of ice cold water.
WaterSugarVinegarPalak (Spinach)
3
Grind it into a smooth paste without adding any water.
OilBay LeavesDry Red ChilliBlack CardamomCuminGarlicOnionGreen Chilli
4
Heat oil in a pan. Add the whole spices followed by the garlic. Saute lightly and then add the onion and green chilli. Saute until light golden brown.
5
Add half of the Palak paste and saute on high heat until the excess moisture evaporates.
6
Add the marinated chicken and mix. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
7
Add the remaining Palak paste and salt. Cover and cook for 5 more minutes.
Salt
8
Add garam masala powder, kasuri methi powder, ghee, grated nutmeg and cream. Mix well and turn off the heat as soon as it comes to a simmer. Serve hot with rice/roti/naan.
Garam Masala PowderKasuri MethiGheeNutmegFresh Cream

Before you start

How long does Palak Chicken take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Palak Chicken serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Palak Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Palak Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Palak Chicken?: 250 grams Chicken Thigh & Leg Boneless, 3 cup Palak (Spinach), ¼ cup Curd, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Onion, 1 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Palak Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Palak Chicken?: About 523 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.