Easy, Healthy Butter Chicken
This easy, healthy butter chicken recipe is a delicious and nutritious way to enjoy a classic Indian dish. It is made with simple ingredients and is ready in under an hour. The creamy sauce is made with yogurt and tomato paste, and the chicken is cooked in a flavorful blend of spices. Enjoy this dish with a side of steamed rice or naan bread.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Add the chicken cubes to the yogurt mixture and stir until the chicken is evenly coated.
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve with steamed rice or naan bread.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Protein: 33g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fiber: 2g
