Directions
- 1Dice your chicken breast into cubes, then add Greek yogurt, garlic and ginger paste, the butter chicken spice mix (paprika, cumin, salt, coriander, garam masala, turmeric).
- 2Mix it up well with your hands and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3Cook the marinated chicken in a pan till almost done (3/4 done) on medium-high heat with cooking spray, then set aside.
- 4Add butter and sliced onions to the pan.
- 5Stir till soft, then add garlic, ginger and tomato paste and a few more spices (cumin, turmeric, coriander, salt, chilli powder).
- 6Toast that for a couple of minutes.
- 7Add 200 ml of chicken stock, a bit more Greek yogurt and chopped tomatoes.
- 8Mix everything together, then add the sauce to a blender.
- 9Blend for at least 2 minutes till completely smooth.
- 10Add the chicken back to the pan, mix to coat.
- 11Bring it to a light bubble and simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- 12Garnish with a drizzle of light cream, coriander.
- 13Divide into four equal servings alongside some fluffy white rice and a drizzle of more cream.
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 medium white onion, sliced julienne
- 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 (optionally sub with paprika for less spice)
- 200 ml chicken stock (brand: oxo)
- 70 g 0% Greek yoghurt
- 400 g chopped canned tomatoes
- 200 g basmati rice (uncooked weight)
- 50 ml light single cream (brand: ElmLea)
- Coriander leaves
Equipment
panblender
Tips
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for best flavor.
- Cook on medium-high heat with cooking spray until 3/4 done.
- Blend the sauce for at least 2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Simmer on low heat for about 10 minutes.
- Store for up to 5 days in the fridge.
- To reheat, microwave for 3 minutes.
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