High Protein Creamy Butter Chicken

Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Dice the chicken breast into cubes.
  2. 2Add Greek yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, paprika, cumin, salt, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric to the chicken.
  3. 3Mix the chicken and spices well with your hands.
  4. 4Marinate for at least 30 minutes to 2 hours.
  5. 5Cook the marinated chicken in a pan with cooking spray for 6-8 minutes until almost done, then set aside.
  6. 6Add butter to the same pan.
  7. 7Add sliced white onions and stir until soft.
  8. 8Add garlic paste, ginger paste, tomato paste, cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt, and chili powder to the onions.
  9. 9Toast the spice mixture for a couple of minutes.
  10. 10Pour in chicken stock.
  11. 11Add more Greek yogurt and chopped canned tomatoes.
  12. 12Mix everything together.
  13. 13Add the sauce to a blender and blend for at least 2 minutes until completely smooth.
  14. 14Pour the smooth sauce back into the pan.
  15. 15Add the cooked chicken back to the pan.
  16. 16Mix to coat the chicken with the sauce.
  17. 17Bring to a light bubble and simmer on low heat for 8-10 minutes.
  18. 18Garnish with a drizzle of light cream and coriander.
  19. 19Divide into 4 equal servings alongside fluffy white rice.
  20. 20Add a drizzle of cream on top of each serving.

Ingredients

  • 800 g chicken breast
  • 180 g 0% Greek yoghurt
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 20 g grass-fed butter
  • 1 null medium white onion
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 200 ml chicken stock
  • 70 g 0% Greek yoghurt
  • 400 g chopped canned tomatoes
  • 200 g basmati rice
  • 50 ml light single cream
  • coriander leaves
  • cooking spray

Equipment

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Tips

  • Store for up to 5 days in the fridge
  • To reheat, microwave for 3 minutes. Mix the curry with the rice and enjoy!