Butterish Chicken (Dairy Free) Recipe

Name: Butterish Chicken (Dairy Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 onion; ½ teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon cumin powder; ¼ teaspoon garam masala; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 onion; ½ teaspoon fresh ginger; 2 garlic cloves; ½ teaspoon cumin powder; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 420 ml coconut cream; ½ teaspoon garam masala; ½ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 onion
½ teaspoon fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves
¼ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon garam masala
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion
½ teaspoon fresh ginger
2 garlic cloves
½ teaspoon cumin powder
2 tablespoons tomato paste
420 ml coconut cream
½ teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon salt

1
Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces.
2
Grate the first onion, and add in first measures of ginger(grated), garlic(pureed) and add chilli powder, cumin, garam masala and lemon juice.
3
At this stage you could also choose to add goat yoghurt to the mix to assist in tenderising but I don't so I've left it off the instructions.
4
Add the chicken to the spice mix and mix together.
5
Leave to marinade at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the fridge 2 hours or even overnight.
6
Bake or grill the chicken at 200C for 12-15 minutes or until just cooked.
7
Meantime -- in a saucepan or frying pan heat the oil and add in the second onion, ginger and garlic (all grated or pureed).
8
Cook over a medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture browns but does not burn - it will be very fragrant.
9
Add in the second measure of cumin and chilli powder and cook until the oil starts to separate out (don't worry, this is normal).
10
Then add the tomato paste and cook again until the fat starts to separate.
11
Add the coconut cream, salt and garam masala, and then add the chicken back in and heat through.
12
You may want to add some lemon juice if you think the sauce needs a bit of oomph (this will bring out the gentle chilli heat).
13
Serve over rice with your choice of sides.

784

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 onion, ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, 2 garlic cloves, and more.

Yes, Butterish Chicken (Dairy Free) falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Butterish Chicken (Dairy Free)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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