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Skip the takeout and make this easy Butter Chicken recipe at home! This recipe is perfect for beginners and includes step-by-step photos!
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced ginger
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 ½ lbs chicken breasts or thighs cubed
  • 8 oz low sodium tomato sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup plain greek yogurt

Instructions
 

  • Heat butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  • Add the minced ginger and garlic, and saute for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  • Add the spices and cook for about 30 more seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the lime juice, chicken, and tomato sauce, cover, and cook for 6-7 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Whisk in the heavy cream and yogurt, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until everything is well combined and the sauce is hot. Garnish with cilantro or parsley, and serve over rice or with naan!

Notes

  • Feel free to use regular tomato sauce for this recipe, but I would recommend not adding the ¼ tsp salt as regular tomato sauce is very salty. Salt to taste when in doubt!
  • Chicken thighs or breasts both work great for this recipe, just make sure they are raw and boneless/skinless for best results.
 
Net carbs 6.1 g per serving
Serving: 1/4 of recipe, Calories: 358kcal, Carbohydrates: 7.8g, Protein: 42g, Fat: 16.4g, Cholesterol: 156mg, Sodium: 242mg, Fiber: 1.7g, Sugar: 3.3g
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