Butter Chicken

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 439kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced small
  • 3 clove Garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Naan bread cut in half or in wedges (warmed in a pan if desired)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro garnish

Instructions

  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil, chicken, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes then add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the broth and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer; let the broth reduce and concentrate in flavor and slightly thicken. Then add in the coconut milk and butter. Continue to simmer until the liquid thickens. (Add a bit more tomato paste if needed to help thicken)
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed serve with the naan and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 824mg | Potassium: 521mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 577IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg

Butter Chicken

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 439 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3/4 lb Chicken breast boneless skinless diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced small
  • 3 clove Garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp Tomato paste
  • 1/2 cup Coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 2 Naan bread cut in half or in wedges (warmed in a pan if desired)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro garnish

Instructions
 

  • Heat a nonstick pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the oil, chicken, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and season with salt and pepper. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes then add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Saute until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes longer.
  • Stir in the broth and tomato paste. Bring to a simmer; let the broth reduce and concentrate in flavor and slightly thicken. Then add in the coconut milk and butter. Continue to simmer until the liquid thickens. (Add a bit more tomato paste if needed to help thicken)
  • Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed serve with the naan and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 439kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 24gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 74mgSodium: 824mgPotassium: 521mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 577IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 2mg
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