Restaurant Style Indian Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani) Recipe

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Restaurant Style Indian Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)
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Directions:

  1. To Marinade: Place cubed chicken in a nonporous bowl with yogurt, lemon juice, chili powder,salt and liquid smoke. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
  2. Mix in garlic, garam masala, butter, chili powder, ginger paste, lemon juice and oil. Replace cover and refrigerate to marinate for another 3 to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  4. Place chicken on an oven sheet and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  5. To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in 1 tbsp garam masala. When masala begins to puff and bubble, mix in ginger, garlic paste and green chile peppers. Saute 5 minutes, then stir in tomato puree, tomato paste, chili powder, salt, 1/2 tbsp garam masala and a couple more drops of liquid smoke. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring in honey, fenugreek and cream.
  6. Place chicken and pan drippings in sauce mixture. Simmer on medium-low heat for about an hour or until liquid is reduced by 1/3.
  7. Salt to taste and garnish with fresh chopped cilantro (optional).
  8. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 505.07 Kcal (2115 kJ)
Calories from fat 306.43 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 34.05g 52%
Cholesterol 179.93mg 60%
Sodium 779.75mg 32%
Potassium 847.58mg 18%
Total Carbs 14.97g 5%
Sugars 7.63g 31%
Dietary Fiber 3.32g 13%
Protein 38.54g 77%
Vitamin C 32.9mg 55%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 7%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 135mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 39.85 Kcal (167 kJ)
Calories from fat 24.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.69g 52%
Cholesterol 14.19mg 60%
Sodium 61.52mg 32%
Potassium 66.87mg 18%
Total Carbs 1.18g 5%
Sugars 0.6g 31%
Dietary Fiber 0.26g 13%
Protein 3.04g 77%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 55%
Iron 0.2mg 13%
Calcium 10.7mg 13%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 12.3
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

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

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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