Indian Butter Chicken

Gluten Free
Indian Butter Chicken
45 min.
48
24kcal

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Indian Butter Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for those who love bold and spicy flavors. This recipe is a gluten-free take on the traditional Indian dish, making it accessible to those with gluten intolerances or allergies. The chicken is cooked to perfection with a blend of spices, including garam masala, and is then combined with a creamy tomato-based sauce. The addition of yogurt and sour cream gives the dish a tangy and creamy texture that pairs perfectly with the spicy flavors. This dish is best served over a bed of rice, making it a hearty and satisfying meal. With a preparation time of only 45 minutes, this recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. The blend of spices and flavors in this dish will leave you wanting more, and it is sure to become a favorite in your household. Whether you're a fan of Indian cuisine or just looking to try something new, Indian Butter Chicken is definitely a recipe you don't want to miss. So, if you're ready to embark on a flavorful journey to the heart of India, grab your apron and let's get started on this mouthwatering dish!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 ounce butter 
  •  chicken breast chopped
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth 
  • teaspoon garam masala 
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic minced
  • inch ginger peeled
  • large optional: lemon 
  • tablespoon cooking oil 
  • 0.5 cup yogurt plain
  • 48 servings salt and pepper to taste
  • 0.5 cup cream sour
  • 14.5 Oz tomatoes diced

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Start out by adding the oil to your pan and heating it up on medium high heat.
  2. Add in your chopped chicken, garlic, and garam masala. Swirl it together and cook it up for about two to three minutes.Next up you'll add in your onion and ginger. Continue cooking until the chicken is cooked through.Now, turn your heat down a notch to medium and add in your lemon juice and butter.
  3. Let the butter melt completely and then add in the tomatoes and broth.Give the dish a minute or two to heat back up and then stir in the yogurt and sour cream.
  4. Mix it all together and shake in some salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories24kcal
Protein36.9%
Fat49.52%
Carbs13.58%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.7
Glycemic Load
0.15
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5252173913043%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.48mg
Hesperetin
0.63mg
Naringenin
0.07mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:24.4kcal
1.22%
Fat:1.36g
2.09%
Saturated Fat:0.53g
3.29%
Carbohydrates:0.84g
0.28%
Net Carbohydrates:0.66g
0.24%
Sugar:0.5g
0.55%
Cholesterol:8.46mg
2.82%
Sodium:218.14mg
9.48%
Protein:2.28g
4.55%
Vitamin B3:1.05mg
5.23%
Selenium:3.19µg
4.55%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.08%
Vitamin C:2.53mg
3.07%
Phosphorus:26.7mg
2.67%
Vitamin A:99.54IU
1.99%
Potassium:66.48mg
1.9%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.65%
Vitamin B2:0.02mg
1.22%
Magnesium:4.22mg
1.06%
Source:Foodista