This Chicken Saag Recipe is a revised version of Hangry Patel’s recipe. It’s a delicious Indian stew that is made with Chicken and green leafy vegetables stewed into a thick mash of finger-licking goodness.
I was happy to be a part of the “Recipes Swap Challenge UK” on Instagram. I was paired with Hangry Patels. She cooked my Shrimp Curry in Creamy Coconut Spinach, and she did a great job. Check out her Instagram page for this and other delicious Indian dishes/products.
On the other hand, I attempted to prepare Hangry Patels’s Chicken Saag. Some of the ingredients for her recipe were nowhere to be found in any local supermarket in NYC, so they were either left out or replaced.
However, I am very happy with the outcome of the flavor and texture of the dish. I am glad to share with you my version of her Chicken Saag recipe.
This dish reminds me of the Haitian dish called legume. They are similar in texture and presentation. Check out my review of Haitian dishes in my blog: Explore Haitian Dishes: Djon Djon, Black Rice, Legume.
In addition, Chicken Saag stew is most often served with Basmati Rice or Naan Tandori Bread, but I have decided to infuse Jamaican with Indian Cuisines by serving a healthier version of Jamaican flour dumplings. This dish represents Jamaica marrying Indian cuisine.
Chicken Saag Recipe with Oatmeal Dumplings
Here are all the chicken saag ingredients you will need.
Chicken Saag Recipe: A revised version of Hangry Patel's | Served With Oatmeal Dumplings.
Equipment
- 1 Medium to Large Sauce Pan
- 1 Deep Saucepan
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- 2 Bowls
- Blender
- Spoon
Ingredients
Chicken Saag
- 1.5 lbs. Chicken Thighs
- 16 oz Baby Spinach, chopped
- 2 medium Vine Tomatoes, quartered
- 1 large Yellow Onion, cubed
- 3 cloves Fresh Garlic
- 2 tbsp. All-Purpose Seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Smoked Paprika
- 3 tsp. Roasted Garlic Powder
- 2 tsp. Canola Oil season with chicken thighs
- 1 small Piece of Fresh Ginger Approx. ¼ cup
- 2 tbsp. Cumin
- 1 cup Water
- 2 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes
- ⅓ cup Canola Oil for cooking chicken saag
- 2 tsp. Salt
Oatmeal Dumplings
- 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour
- ½ cup Old Fashion Rolled Oats
- ½ cup Coconut Flour
- 1 cup Water, room temperature
- 1 tsp. Salt
Instructions
Let's Cook Chicken Saag
- Trim excess fat from the chicken things. Cut into medium size cubes and add to the bowl.
- Season chicken thighs with all-purpose seasoning, paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, canola oil, salt, and black pepper. Allow chicken mixture to marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 24 hrs.
- Remove seasoned chicken from the refrigerator and allow to reach room temperature for 20 minutes,
- Use the blender to blend the onion, tomato, garlic, ginger with 1 cup of water.
- In the saucepan, heat canola oil for 1-2 minutes. Add cumin and cook for 1-2 minutes or until brown over medium heat.
- Add blended tomato mixture to the cumin and oil. Stir and allow to cook for about 6 minutes.
- After about 3 minutes of cooking, add red pepper flakes, salt, 1 tsp. tumeric powder and allow to cook for the remaining 3 minutes over medium heat.
- Add chopped spinach to the tomato mixture and allw to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the seasoned chicken thighs to the spinach mixture. Stir and cover the saucepan with the lid and allow to cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Don't forget to stir occasionally to prevent sticking and burning the stew. Hangrypatel's recipe calls for her Garam Masala at this point. I did not have this ingredient so I added 1 tsp of dried thyme for added flavor.
- After the chicken has been cooked and the stew has become thickened, turn off the flame and serve with these delicious dumplings.
Let's Make Some Oatmeal Dumplings.
- In a deep saucepan, put 6 cups of water to boil. Season with salt.
- Mix together the all-purpose flour, coconut flour, oatmeal, salt together in a bowl.
- Add the room temperature water to the flour mixture and combine to form a dough using your fingers. Knead the dough mixture until all the ingredients are combined. The dough should firm and tight.
- The size and shape of the dumplings do not have to be perfect. Using the palm of your hands, roll a piece of the dough to form about a 2-inch ball.
- Flatten the ball into a disc-like shape.
- Add dumplings to salted boiling water and cook for 10 minutes. DO NOT cover the saucepan with a lid. This will prevent the liquid from boiling over onto the stove. After 10 minutes, remove from the flame and serve with the chicken saag.
Oatmeal Dumplings
Oatmeal Dumplings
Chicken Saag with Oatmeal Dumplings.
What a delicious looking Indian dish! You’ve done an excellent detailed post and photos describing the complete process in preparing this dish. Will definitely give it a try. Great job! :)
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I would love to try this recipe Kevin!! Looks delicious!
Thank you. I am glad you like it.
Looks good!!!
Sounds amazing! The combination of spices must make this a special dish – not to mention make the house smell inviting.
The aroma was breath-taking. thanks for the comment and rating.
No word of a lie that honestly looks so delicious. Wow such great photos. I’m glad the prep time is only 15 mins, nice and easy! I will 100% be making this soon!
This looks delicious and unlike the food I usually make. I think my family will enjoy it. I can wait to try it!
Thanks for sharing! Have been collecting Indian recipes forever and that’s all; procrastinating and lazy when it comes to cooking.. :D but I’m definitely giving this one a try! Looks delicious!!
Thank you, Rahma for the comment and rating.
Appreciate you dropping by, Rahma. Thanks for the comment and rating.
This looks divine! Will add it to my must try recipes! Thank you for sharing!
Appreciate the rating and comment, Debbie.
This looks delicious. Can’t Wait to try and taste it 😋
Thank You Josanne.
I will try this. Indian food is one of my favorites.
Thank you for the comment and rating, Bruno.
This looks delicious and actually something we could make tonight without even going to the store! We saved another of your recipes too for a slow cooker! Thanks for more!
Thank you Luxurytraveldocs.
This Chicken Saag recipe looks absolutely delicious. The fact that the dumplings are made with oatmeal make it 10 times better.
I make saag chicken all the time. But these dumplings might the most brilliant thing ever!
Oh my… I can smell it from looking:) And… looks yummy!!!
Thank you Bonbon.
This sounds delicious, your recipes are always so interesting and different
Thank You Tatianna
Looks amazing! I love the ease of how you show each ingredient with pictures too!
Thank you Jennifer. Appreciate you sharing your thought.
This looks so good!!
Appreciate your dropping by Terrie.
I just love chicken in any form. Did not try it with oatmeal dumplings. Thanks for the recipe, and the suggestion.
Thank you, Pedja.
Mmm…this looks really yummy. I love me some Indian food and I’m sure this dish is just as mouth watering as any others I’ve tried. Thanks for sharing!
The Chicken Saag is loaded with flavors Spicy Rocking Chair
That looks so appetizing! It really does remind of me Haitian Légume. I miss that stuff. Time to gather some ingredients and make it myself! I’ll have to try this one also! Thanks for the recipe.
I agree with you Colette, it looks like Haitian Legume, but the Indian flavors make a big difference.
Wow, looks so delicious. I like the way you explain your recipe in fine detail. Makes it so much easier for a rookie like me to actually try it out. Thanks for sharing Kevin!
Thank you, Anthuwin
This is a yummy recipe, it definitely worth making it, first time to try something like this. I will save it to try it with my partner. Thank you for sharing!
You and your partner do enjoy my saag chicken when you make it.
Delicious Chicken Saag. Loved all the spices and the oatmeal dumplings are a superb idea!!
Thank you, Vaishali. Appreciate the star rating.
I’ve recently started to eat chicken again and have been looking for new recipes to try—and this is perfect! I love all the layers of flavours and can’t wait to try it out.
Thank you Molly. I hope you get to try this and my other chicken recipes on my blog.