No-Butter Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: No-Butter Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup grapeseed oil; 2 large onions, chopped; 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic; 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 tablespoon garam masala; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; ¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt; ¼ cup water

Servings: persons

¼ cup grapeseed oil
2 large onions, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
¾ cup low-fat plain yogurt
¼ cup water

1
Place the oil in a non-stick skillet over high heat, add the onions, and saute until dark golden brown.
2
Add the garlic and ginger, reduce the heat to medium, and cook for 2 minutes.
3
Add the tomato paste and cumin seeds and cook for 30 seconds.
4
Reduce the heat to low, add the garam masala, brown sugar, red pepper flakes, turmeric, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes.
5
Mix in the chicken and cook until the chicken is almost done, about 5 to 7 minutes.
6
Add the yogurt and water, and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 5 minutes.
7
Sprinkle with chopped fresh cilantro if desired and serve with brown rice or plain rotis.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup grapeseed oil, 2 large onions, chopped, 2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic, 2 tablespoons finely chopped ginger, and more.

Yes, No-Butter 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.

No-Butter Butter Chicken

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