Chicken with Spinach/ “Paalak Chicken” (Whole30) (Edit recipe)

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Here’s a wholesome and simple Indian Whole30 dish, filled with the goodness of lean protein from the chicken and the micronutrients from the greens. Together the chicken and the spinach transform into a very unique delicious combination, definitely comfort food for me. Growing up, I would look forward to my mom putting it on our dinner table and even now it reminds me of the comfort of her simple delicious meals she prepared for us night after night. This dish does not use any complex spices, just basic Indian spices and whole ingredients that come together in a beautiful flavor profile.

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PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

25 minutes

INGREDIENTS

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

2 lb Skinless Chicken Breast, Chicken Thighs, Skinless
4 cups Spinach
1 whole Onion
1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, Can substitute with chopped ginger and garlic
2 Tbsp Tomato Paste
2 Tbsp Avocado Oil
1 tsp Salt

Spices

1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1.5 tsp ground Coriander
1 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Whole Cumin Seed
1 tsp Chili Powder, can substitute with paprika for less heat

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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results

Chop chicken into cubes and keep aside
Chop the onion into long thin pieces
Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Once the seeds are sizzling, throw in the onions. Stir around for a few minutes and add the ginger garlic paste
Sauté till the onions have browned and add the chicken. Let the chicken cook till it is not pink, stirring around as needed
Now add the spinach and cover the pan with a lid so that the leaves wilts. You might need to add the spinach in batches if it doesn’t fit in the pan in one go. Once each batch wilts, more spinach leaves can be added
When the spinach is cooked down, add tomato paste, spices (turmeric, coriander, garam masala, paprika, chili powder) and salt. Mix well and add a little water if needed to avoid the food sticking to the surface
Let it cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes
Serve with a side of cauli rice for a delicious Whole30 meal

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This is our estimate based on online research.
Calories:	637
Fat:	36 g
Carbohydrates:	7 g
Protein:	65 g
Cholesterol:	187 g
Sodium:	1019 mg
Fiber:	3 g
Sugars:	3 g
Calculated for total recipe.