Indian Chicken Saag

Indian chicken saag combines tender chicken, blended spinach, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and yogurt in an easy stovetop curry.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 30 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 6 cups fresh spinach
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 0.5 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 0.5 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 0.5 cup water

Cooking instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly golden. (about 7 min) — Medium heat
2. Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant. (about 1 min) — Medium heat
3. Add the chicken and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned in spots and the thickest pieces reach 165°F. (about 8 min) — Medium heat
4. Add the spinach and water. Cover and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes, until the spinach is fully wilted. (about 5 min) — Medium-low heat
5. Transfer the spinach mixture to a blender and blend until mostly smooth. Return it to the skillet and simmer for 3 minutes. (about 3 min) — Low heat
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and gently stir in the yogurt until smooth. Serve hot. (about 1 min) — Off heat