Creamy Yogurt Spinach Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1½ lbs boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 4 cups fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro, for garnish

Directions

Step 1:
Season chicken with salt, pepper, cumin, and paprika.

Step 2:
Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until soft.

Step 3:
Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

Step 4:
Add chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides.

Step 5:
Lower heat and stir in yogurt and chicken broth, mixing gently to avoid curdling.

Step 6:
Simmer for 8–10 minutes until chicken is fully cooked.

Step 7:
Add spinach and cook until wilted.

Step 8:
Finish with lemon juice and garnish with fresh herbs.

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