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Butter Chicken

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 servings
Calories 1154kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Basmati rice rinsed
  • 10 oz Chicken breast boneless skinless diced into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/4 cup Onion diced small
  • 3 clove Garlic finely minced or pressed
  • 1 tsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro garnish
  • 1 TBSP Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 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)

Coconut Mint Mocktail

  • 12 oz Coconut water cold
  • 12 oz Sparkling water
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint
  • 1 TBSP Honey to taste
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Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to the instructions on the package.
  • In a pitcher, stir together all coconut-mint mocktail ingredients until well combined. Transfer to the refrigerator to chill until you are ready to serve.
  • Prep chicken, onion, garlic, ginger, and cilantro per instruction above.
  • Finish rice: Once tender, season with salt and pepper to taste. Fluff with a fork and cover with a lid.
  • 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.
  • Finish the butter chicken: Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt if needed.
  • Warm naan: Set a pan over medium low heat and warm naan on each side.
  • Serve: Spoon the rice into a bowl, top with the butter chicken, serve with naan, and garnish with cilantro. Enjoy with the mocktail.

Nutrition

Calories: 1154kcal | Carbohydrates: 115g | Protein: 54g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 160mg | Sodium: 1700mg | Potassium: 1258mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 1512IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 417mg | Iron: 4mg