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

Butter Chicken and Crispy Potatoes

A creamy, flavorful high-protein butter chicken paired with golden crispy potatoes, all for 590 calories per serving. This single-serving version of the popular meal prep is perfectly spiced with garam masala, turmeric, and a smooth tomato-cashew sauce.

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

Chicken
  • 150 g Chicken thighs (boneless, cubed)
  • 1 tsp Garlic paste
  • Salt
  • 0.5 tsp Garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp Paprika
  • 0.25 tsp Turmeric
  • 0.25 tsp Chili powder
  • 30 g Plain yogurt
  • 0.5 tbsp Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
Crispy Potatoes
  • 125 g Potatoes (small cubes)
  • 1 tsp Olive oil optional
Sauce
  • 10 g Light butter
  • 0.25 medium Onion (sliced)
  • 10 g Cashew nuts
  • 100 g Canned tomatoes
  • 30 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, then add garlic paste, cashew nuts, and canned tomatoes. Cover and cook for 6 to 8 minutes.
    ~13 min
  5. 5
    Transfer the sauce 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 smooth and creamy, then add back the cooked chicken. 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, made lighter by using yogurt and evaporated milk in the sauce instead of heavy cream, keeping it high-protein and lower in fat.
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