INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN (WITHOUT THE BUTTER)

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Amazing flavour and the butter is not missed at all. Quite easy dish, don't let the long list of ingredients scare you off, it goes fast once you are at it, bring out all the spices in one go.Serve with rice and pappadums

Provided by Deantini

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

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)

Steps:

  • Can be made on stove top or in oven (if using oven preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Chop chicken pieces into bite size pieces or slightly larger, according to preference.
  • In a large bowl mix chicken with onion, oil, cumin, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
  • 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.
  • Melt butter in large heatproof (if cooking in oven) casserole pot.
  • Brown chicken and onions turning to brown all sides well.
  • Add cashew sauce to pot.
  • Cover tightly and bake in oven (or cook on stovetop) for 40 minute.

Jocelyn Villalobos
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy butter chicken without all the calories. The chicken was still tender and flavorful, and the sauce was just as creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Retro Gamer
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I'm a vegetarian, but I made this recipe with tofu instead of chicken and it was delicious! The sauce was flavorful and creamy, and the tofu was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Muzammil Friend
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the sauce was just as creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


L.ReshawnW
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I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Deena Faulhaber
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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Usman Saeed
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I'm not a huge fan of Indian food, but this recipe changed my mind. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


EDWIN CHINYAMA
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This recipe is a great way to enjoy butter chicken without all the guilt. The chicken is still tender and flavorful, and the sauce is just as creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Victor Jennings
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I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


abdulkarim azmina
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This is the best butter chicken recipe I've ever tried! The chicken is so tender and juicy, and the sauce is so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Benjamin Belflower
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I was skeptical about making butter chicken without butter, but this recipe proved me wrong. The chicken was just as tender and flavorful as the traditional version, and the sauce was just as creamy. I will definitely be making this again.


Njagi Waithera
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This butter chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the sauce is flavorful and creamy. I will definitely be making this again!