Butter-less butter chicken | Heart healthy recipes-Introducing an exquisite and heart-healthy recipe: Butter-less Butter Chicken. This delightful dish offers a healthier twist on the classic Indian favorite, without compromising on flavor. Made with a combination of lean chicken, fragrant spices, and a creamy tomato-based sauce, this recipe is sure to please both your taste buds and your health-conscious mind.
With the omission of butter, this version of butter chicken significantly reduces the saturated fat content, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Prepare this delectable dish for your next family dinner or special occasion, and savor the rich flavors while nourishing your body with a heart-healthy option.
Butter-less butter chicken Ingredients…….
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 2 onions, finely diced
- 4 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons no added salt tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 (about 250 g each) skinless chicken breast fillets, trimmed of all visible fat
- 400 g can no added salt diced tomatoes
- ¾ cup reduced fat thick natural yoghurt
- 300 g green beans, trimmed and steamed
- Coriander sprigs, to garnish
- 1 tablespoon toasted flaked almonds, to garnish
- 2 cups cooked basmati rice, to serve
Method
Step 1
Heat oil in a deep non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 10 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes. Add tomato paste, cook 1 minute.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low and stir in the cumin, garam masala, brown sugar, chilli flakes and turmeric.
Step 3
Cut the chicken into pieces and add to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Add the tomatoes, yoghurt and ¼ cup water, stir to combine. Bring to the boil then reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
Step 5
Serve with cooked basmati rice and the steamed beans. Garnish with coriander sprigs and toasted flaked almonds.
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