Healthier Version Of Butter Chicken Recipes

EASY, HEALTHY BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the cut pieces of chicken in a bowl or tiptop plastic bag. Combine all of the marinate ingredients in a bowl and stir well. (It will be very thick.) Pour the marinate ingredients over the chicken and stir to coat all of the chicken. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 8 hours (see notes).
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add canola oil.
• Add onion and cook for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
• Add the marinated chicken (along with all of the marinade) to the pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add the yogurt and water, reduce the heat to medium or medium-low, enough to maintain a steady simmer. Let cook for 8-10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and sauce is thickened.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper (it may not need any).
• Serve the chicken hot with extra sauce spooned over top.

HEALTHIER VERSION OF BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
• Heat the remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, garlic and ginger until soft and fragrant. Stir in the butter, lemon juice and spices. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in evaporated milk and yogurt. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often to avoid burning.
• 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.
• Serve on a bed on basmati rice and or Indian bread and garnish your chicken dish with chopped cilantro.