Butter Chicken Recipe

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Butter Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml) oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic and ginger until soft and fragrant. Stir in butter, lemon juice and spices. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in milk and yogurt. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Add reserved chicken to sauce and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through.
  4. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 775.26 Kcal (3246 kJ)
Calories from fat 612.41 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 68.05g 105%
Cholesterol 154.44mg 51%
Sodium 1109.05mg 46%
Potassium 602.31mg 13%
Total Carbs 24.92g 8%
Sugars 7.92g 32%
Dietary Fiber 1.88g 8%
Protein 17.36g 35%
Vitamin C 9.1mg 15%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%
Calcium 217.2mg 22%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 235.57 Kcal (986 kJ)
Calories from fat 186.08 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20.68g 105%
Cholesterol 46.93mg 51%
Sodium 336.99mg 46%
Potassium 183.01mg 13%
Total Carbs 7.57g 8%
Sugars 2.41g 32%
Dietary Fiber 0.57g 8%
Protein 5.27g 35%
Vitamin C 2.8mg 15%
Iron 0.3mg 6%
Calcium 66mg 22%

* 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

  • 20.8
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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