Healthy Butter Chicken with Rice

A healthy take on classic butter chicken featuring marinated chicken in a creamy, blended sauce made from onions, cashews, chopped tomatoes, and Greek yogurt. With 67g of protein, this dish is as nutritious as it is delicious.

15m Prep

25m Cook

40m Total

2 Servings

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Ingredients

chicken marinade

400 g chicken breast
1 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
salt
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp paprika
0.5 tsp turmeric
3 tbsp low-fat Greek yogurt

garnish

fresh coriander optional

sauce

1 tbsp light butter
1 whole onion (chopped)
30 g cashews
2 whole chopped tomato (chopped)

side

1 serving cooked rice or pita bread (hot)

Steps

1

Marinate chicken breast with olive oil, fresh garlic, salt, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and low-fat Greek yogurt. Mix until the color changes.

~5 min
2

In a pan on medium heat, melt light butter and add chopped onions with the same seasoning. Add cashews, chopped tomatoes, and Greek yogurt. Mix until creamy.

~8 min
3

Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend for a few minutes until smooth.

~3 min
4

Back in the pan, cook the marinated chicken for 4 minutes, then flip and lower the heat.

~8 min
5

Add the blended sauce, mix everything together. Sprinkle fresh coriander and serve with hot rice or pita bread.

~5 min

Nutrition (per serving)

510

Calories

67g

Protein

35g

Carbs

14g

Fat

Fiber

Cultural Context

Butter chicken, or murgh makhani, is one of India's most famous dishes, originating in the Punjab region. This healthier version uses light butter, Greek yogurt, and cashews instead of heavy cream to create the characteristic rich, velvety sauce.

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Healthy Butter Chicken with Rice