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Butter Chicken and Crispy Potatoes Meal Prep
by Jalalsamfit
recipe medium Indian-Fusion

Butter Chicken and Crispy Potatoes Meal Prep

A creamy, flavorful high-protein butter chicken served alongside golden crispy potatoes, all for 590 calories. Made with spiced chicken thighs in a smooth cashew-tomato sauce, this is perfect to meal prep for the week.

15m Prep
35m Cook
50m Total
4 Servings
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Ingredients

Chicken
  • 600 g Chicken thighs (boneless, cubed)
  • 1 tbsp Garlic paste
  • Salt
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 60 g Plain yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Crispy Potatoes
  • 500 g Potatoes (small cubes)
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil optional
Sauce
  • 20 g Light butter
  • 1 medium Onion (sliced)
  • 30 g Cashew nuts
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes
  • 100 ml Evaporated milk

Steps

  1. 1
    Slice chicken thighs into cubes and marinate with garlic paste, salt, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, yogurt, and lemon juice. Mix until the color changes.
    ~5 min
  2. 2
    Slice potatoes into small cubes and season with salt, paprika, garam masala, garlic, and optional olive oil. Mix well, then oven bake or air fry for 20 minutes until golden and crispy.
    ~20 min
  3. 3
    Lay the marinated chicken on a sheet pan and oven bake or air fry until golden and juicy.
    ~20 min
  4. 4
    In a pan, add light butter, sliced onion, and the spice mix. Cook for 5 minutes before adding garlic paste, cashew nuts, and canned tomatoes. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
    ~13 min
  5. 5
    Transfer the sauce mixture to a blender and blend until completely smooth.
    ~2 min
  6. 6
    Return the sauce to the pan, add yogurt, evaporated milk, and butter. Stir until smooth and creamy. Add back the cooked chicken, mix, and serve with the crispy potatoes.
    ~5 min

Nutrition (per serving)

590
Calories
48g
Protein
45g
Carbs
16g
Fat
5g
Fiber
Cultural Context
A fitness-friendly take on the beloved Indian butter chicken (murgh makhani), blended into a smooth, creamy sauce using yogurt and evaporated milk to keep it high-protein and lower in fat than traditional versions.
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