Butter Chicken Recipe

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Butter Chicken
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Cut chicken into 1 inch cubes.
  2. In a bowl combine chicken, olive oil, 3 tsp garam masala and 3 tsp tandoori masala. Refrigereate, covered, for at least 1 hour to let flavours develop. Can also sit overnight.
  3. In a large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat, add onion and cook until soft. Add remaining 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp tandoori masala. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken, cook, stirring for about three minutes. Add tomatoes incl juices.
  5. Reduce heat to low and, cover and simmer for 30 minute Stirring occasionally.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan combine cashews and water, bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10 minute
  7. Drain half the water and blend remaining water with cashews until oureed.
  8. Add pureed cashews to chicken and let simmer for 5 minute Stir in cream and cilantro.
  9. Serve with basmati rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 140.97 Kcal (590 kJ)
Calories from fat 72.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.01g 12%
Cholesterol 40.14mg 13%
Sodium 190.2mg 8%
Potassium 369.89mg 8%
Total Carbs 5.57g 2%
Sugars 2.64g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1.03g 4%
Protein 13.04g 26%
Vitamin C 10mg 17%
Iron 0.3mg 2%
Calcium 23.6mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 61.72 Kcal (258 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 12%
Cholesterol 17.57mg 13%
Sodium 83.27mg 8%
Potassium 161.94mg 8%
Total Carbs 2.44g 2%
Sugars 1.16g 11%
Dietary Fiber 0.45g 4%
Protein 5.71g 26%
Vitamin C 4.4mg 17%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 10.3mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.3
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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