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Butter Chicken

Around 35% fewer calories, significantly lower fat and cholesterol, full-fat Greek yoghurt in place of double cream, with all the authentic warmth and depth of the classic.

Not rated yet Indian
Serves 2 servings · 2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
40 minsPrep
35 minsCook
75 minsTotal
EasyLevel
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Nutrition per Serving

385 Calories
42g Protein
12g Fat
18g Carbs
8g Sugar
2g Fiber
580mg Sodium
98mg Chol

Ingredients

For 2 servings

500g (17.6 oz)
200g (7 oz)
1 tbsp
1
4
25g (0.9 oz)
400g (14.1 oz / 1 can)
1 tsp
1 tsp
1 tsp
0.5 tsp
0.5 tsp
1 tsp

Instructions

1

Prep

Cube 500g skinless chicken breast. Combine chicken with 100g Greek yoghurt, 1 tsp garam masala, and salt; marinate 30 minutes minimum. Finely dice 1 large onion, mince 4 garlic cloves, grate 25g fresh ginger. Measure spices: cumin, coriander, turmeric, chilli powder, kasuri methi.

2

Sear

Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a heavy pan over medium-high heat. Working in batches, sear marinated chicken 6–8 minutes until golden on all sides. Set aside on a plate.

3

Saute

In the same pan over medium heat, cook onion 8 minutes until soft and golden. Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes until fragrant.

4

Bloom

Stir in cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chilli powder; cook 1 minute until aromatic and the spices coat the onion base.

5

Simmer

Add 400g canned tomatoes and stir to combine. Simmer 15 minutes over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens noticeably.

6

Build

Return seared chicken to the pan. Simmer 10 minutes over medium heat, stirring gently, until chicken is cooked through and tender.

7

Finish and plate

Remove from heat entirely. Slowly stir in remaining 100g Greek yoghurt until fully combined. Return to lowest possible heat without boiling. Stir in kasuri methi, adjust salt, and serve immediately in bowls or over rice.

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Adults 18 and over
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