Paleo Chicken Saag

Transform your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and health-conscious Paleo Chicken Saag! This vibrant take on a classic Indian-inspired dish combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, velvety spinach sauce infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Coconut milk adds creamy depth while keeping it dairy-free, and a hint of lemon juice brightens the flavors for a perfect balance. Ready in under an hour, it’s the perfect low-carb, gluten-free, and Whole30-friendly meal to keep your routine nourishing yet indulgent. Serve it with cauliflower rice or enjoy on its own for a satisfying, nutrient-packed dish the whole family will love!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 10 cups fresh spinach
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 medium onion
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized cubes. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Wash the spinach thoroughly. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1-2 minutes until wilted. Drain and rinse with cold water. Puree in a blender until smooth and set aside.

Step 3

Finely chop the onion, garlic cloves, and ginger.

Step 4

Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped onion to the skillet and sauté until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7

Add the ground coriander, turmeric, and cayenne pepper. Stir to combine and cook for 1 minute, allowing the spices to bloom.

Step 8

Add the chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Step 9

Pour the coconut milk into the skillet and stir well. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.

Step 10

Stir in the pureed spinach and lemon juice. Cook for another 5 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.

Step 11

Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.

Step 12

Serve the Paleo Chicken Saag hot, garnished with a few extra fresh spinach leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1224.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1286.0

Total Fat 46.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 385.6mg	0%
Sodium 2943.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.3g	0%
Total Sugars 24.8g
Protein 152.0g	0%

Vitamin D 22.7IU	0%
Calcium 455.9mg	0%
Iron 18.8mg	0%
Potassium 1898.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 33.0%

Protein: 48.1%

Carbs: 19.0%