Chicken Marinade
600 g (1.2 lb) chicken thighs or breast, cut into pieces
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste (or minced garlic and ginger)
Salt
Butter Chicken Sauce
2 tbsp oil
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
1 1/2 cups tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup cauliflower florets
1/2 cup plain greek yogurt
1 tsp sugar
Salt to taste
Note: 2 tbsp of butter were removed and the 1 cup heavy cream was replaced with greek yogurt
To Serve
Brown basmati rice
Whole Grain Naan bread
Fresh coriander (optional garnish)
Preparation Steps
Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix the greek yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Add the chicken and coat it well. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the chicken: Cook the marinated chicken in a pan or oven until it is browned and mostly cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare the sauce: In a large pan, heat the olive oil (no butter). Add the chopped onion and cook until soft.
Add spices, tomato, and vegetables: Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, tomato puree, chili powder, and garam masala. Add the broccoli and cauliflower and let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Add yogurt and chicken: Reduce the heat slightly and stir in the Greek yogurt. Add the cooked chicken and simmer for another 5 to 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce thickens.
Serve: Serve the butter chicken with brown basmati rice (¾ cup per person) and half a whole-wheat naan. Garnish with fresh coriander if desired.
Modified Butter Chicken with brown rice and whole grain naan
Nutrition Facts
Portion Size
504 g
Amount Per Portion
569
Calories
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 27g
35 %
Saturated Fat 7g **
35 %
Cholesterol 106mg **
35 %
Sodium 1011mg
44 %
Total Carbohydrate 42g
15 %
Dietary Fiber 7.1g **
25 %
Sugar 12g **
Protein 43g
86 %
Vitamin D 0.6mcg **
3 %
Calcium 190mg **
15 %
Iron 4.4mg **
24 %
Potassium 1080mg **
23 %
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contribute to a daily diet. 2000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. ** Amount is based on ingredients that specify value for this nutrient and 0 for those that don't.
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