Indian Butter Chicken (Without The Butter) Recipe

Name: Indian Butter Chicken (Without The Butter)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g chicken breasts (or chicken thighs or a mix of both); 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup unsalted cashews; 1/2 cup plain 1% yogurt; 1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1 piece gingerroot, fresh (walnut size); 2 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (if you want a thicker sauce, can be omitted); 2 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/8 teaspoon clove; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon butter (for browning of chicken)

Servings: persons

500 g chicken breasts (or chicken thighs or a mix of both)
1 onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted cashews
1/2 cup plain 1% yogurt
1/2 cup 1% low-fat milk
1 piece gingerroot, fresh (walnut size)
2 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste (if you want a thicker sauce, can be omitted)
2 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon butter (for browning of chicken)

1
Can be made on stove top or in oven (if using oven preheat oven to 325u00b0F.
2
Chop chicken pieces into bite size pieces or slightly larger, according to preference.
3
In a large bowl mix chicken with onion, oil, cumin, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
4
To make the sauce, combine all ingredients from the cashews up to and including black pepper. Process until pureed using a blender, hand blender or a food processor.
5
Melt butter in large heatproof (if cooking in oven) casserole pot.
6
Brown chicken and onions turning to brown all sides well.
7
Add cashew sauce to pot.
8
Cover tightly and bake in oven (or cook on stovetop) for 40 minute.

417

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 g chicken breasts (or chicken thighs or a mix of both), 1 onion, finely chopped, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Indian Butter Chicken (Without The Butter) 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.

Indian Butter Chicken (Without The Butter)

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