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Name: Palaka Chicken Delight
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 2 cups fresh baby spinach; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt; 1 tbsp olive oil

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Palaka Chicken Delight

A Luscious Spinach and Chicken Curry

4servings

45 min

Medium

Worth the slow weekend prepMacros ready to logFeeds a hungry crew

About this recipe

Palaka Chicken Delight is a wholesome, flavor-packed dish featuring tender chicken and fresh spinach. Enhanced with a blend of aromatic spices, this recipe creates a delightful fusion of flavors that are both comforting and exciting. Ideal for a nutritious meal, it can be served with rice or naan for a complete dining experience.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
2 cups fresh baby spinach
1 medium onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2
In a bowl, combine cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
3
Toss chicken cubes in the spice mix until well coated.
4
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onion and garlic until soft, about 5 minutes.
5
Add the spiced chicken to the skillet, browning all sides for about 5 minutes.
6
Transfer chicken mixture to a baking dish. Wilt spinach in the same skillet for 2 minutes, then add to baking dish.
7
Top evenly with yogurt. Bake for 20-25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
8
Serve hot with rice or naan.