Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry
Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry blends tender chicken with a lush spinach gravy, layered with warming spices like cardamom, cloves, and garam masala. A touch of sour cream and butter rounds it out with gentle richness, making it comforting yet vibrant. Serve it for a cozy dinner with rice or naan when you want something hearty and aromatic.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook1 hr 15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 34 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 84
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the chicken pieces and cook until browned, about 8 minutes per side. Set the chicken aside.
- 2
Put the spinach into a large pot with 1/4 cup of water; bring to a boil, cover, and take off the heat. Let the spinach steam for about 10 minutes; transfer to a blender and pulse until very finely chopped. Set the spinach aside.
- 3
Add the onions, garlic, and ginger to the skillet; fry over medium heat, stirring often, until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the tomatoes, ground coriander, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric, cardamom, and cloves; stir in 1 tablespoon water, and cook, stirring often, for 10 minutes.
- 4
Pour in the milk and stir to combine. Add the browned chicken pieces; bring to a simmer, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in the spinach and garam masala; cook until the spinach begins to stick to the skillet, about 15 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the sour cream and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter.
- Calories 623.67 kcal High 31%
- Protein 70.45 g Good Source 141%
- Carbohydrate 34.08 g 12%
- Total Fat 23.62 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 5.94 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 233.46 mg High 78%
- Sodium 1114.99 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 8.32 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 16.8 g --
- Added Sugars 0.4 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 239.48 mg Moderate 18%
- Iron 5.23 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1079.89 mg Good Source 23%
- Vitamin A 814.97 mcg Good Source 91%
- Vitamin C 33.28 mg Good Source 37%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry is made with 18 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 623.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Butter, Cayenne Pepper, Crushed Tomatoes, Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry?
- About 1 hr 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 1 hr 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 623.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry healthy?
- Spinach and Chicken Saag Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 57/100. Per serving, it provides 623.67 calories and 70.45 g of protein, or 141% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1114.99 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.94 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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