Palak Chicken
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 484kcal
Palak Chicken is a delicious and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with a rich, creamy spinach gravy. It's packed with flavor and makes a great meal served with low carb rice.
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Ingredients
- ½ lb chicken breast, boneless, skinless
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup defrosted spinach
- 2 jalapeno chilis, deseeded and chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- ¼ cup chopped tomatoes (canned)
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 tablespoons heavy cream or Greek yogurt
Spices
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek
- ¼ teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Place the fresh ginger and garlic in a blender or food processor and blend into a paste.
- Chop the chicken into bite sized cubes and place in a large mixing bowl with the spices and lemon juice. Toss thoroughly.
- In large pan or skillet, heat the olive oil on a medium heat and saute the onion for 5-8 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic ginger paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the jalapenos and cook for 1 minute, stirring well.
- Add the seasoned chicken chunks to the pan and cook for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Add the spinach, chopped tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir well.
- Cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- Stir in the cream (or yogurt) and serve with a garnish of chopped coriander (optional).
Notes
Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 484kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 36g | Fiber: 5g | Net Carbohydrates: 9g