Healthy Butter Chicken
Macro-friendly weight loss version
A lighter take on the classic Indian favorite, this healthy butter chicken delivers rich, aromatic flavors with significantly less fat and calories while remaining satisfying and delicious.
Equipment
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
chicken breast (cubed)
600 g
greek yogurt
200 g
tomato sauce
400 ml
onion (diced)
1 piece
garlic (minced)
3 cloves
ginger (grated)
15 g
butter
30 g
olive oil
15 ml
garam masala
10 g
cumin
5 g
paprika
5 g
turmeric
3 g
chili powder
3 g
salt
5 g
black pepper
3 g
cilantro
10 g
Instructions
Marinate the chicken
Mix chicken pieces with yogurt and half of the spices to create a flavorful marinade.
Prepare the base
Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and ginger for aromatic base.
Cook the chicken
Add marinated chicken to the pan and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
Simmer the sauce
Add tomato sauce and remaining spices, then simmer until chicken is cooked through.
Finish with butter
Stir in butter at the end for richness and silky texture.
Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Storage
Reheat gently to prevent sauce from separating. Add a splash of water if sauce becomes too thick.
Notes
• This healthier version reduces butter significantly while maintaining flavor through spices and yogurt marinade
• Serve with cauliflower rice or small portion of basmati rice for complete macro-friendly meal
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