Healthier Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Healthier Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces; 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped; 4 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger; 6 Tablespoons Tomato Paste; 12 ounces, fluid Coconut Milk; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Red Curry Paste; 2 teaspoons Curry Powder; 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt (or More If Desired)

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces
1/2 whole Onion, Chopped
4 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Minced Ginger
6 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
12 ounces, fluid Coconut Milk
1- 1/2 teaspoon Red Curry Paste
2 teaspoons Curry Powder
1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 Tablespoon Greek Yogurt (or More If Desired)

1
Heat half of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
2
When the oil is hot add the chicken to the skillet.
3
Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is opaque and cooked all the way through.
4
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
5
Heat the remaining olive oil in the same skillet, reducing heat the medium.
6
When the oil is warm add the onion, garlic and ginger.
7
Cook until soft (about 3-5 minutes), stirring frequently to keep the garlic from burning.
8
Add the tomato paste and coconut milk to the pan and stir to combine.
9
If at any point the mixture is boiling or bubbling turn the heat down to low.
10
Next stir in the curry paste, curry powder, garam masala, turmeric and cayenne pepper.
11
When the mixture is combined, add the Greek yogurt.
12
If youd like a thinner sauce than what results stir in more Greek yogurt.
13
Stir the chicken back into the pan, heat through and serve with rice and/or naan bread.

330

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil, 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, Cut Into Bite Size Pieces, 1/2 whole Onion, Chopped, 4 cloves Garlic, Minced, and more.

Yes, Healthier Butter Chicken 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!

Healthier Butter Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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