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July 30, 2019 <600 calories/serving

Bal’s No Butter Chicken

We are sure you’ll love this chicken braised in Indian spices and finished with yogurt! Serve with rice and vegetables. You could even try this recipe with shrimp or pork and adjust cooking time accordingly.

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Prep Time: 27 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Total Time: 47 minutes minutes
Course: Main Course
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 4 (click to scale)

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp canola oil
  • 1-1/2 cup red onion chopped
  • 2 Tbsp fresh garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger minced
  • 2 Tbsp tomato paste canned
  • 1 Tbsp light brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp cumin seed
  • 1 Tbsp garam masala spice blend
  • 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless, 1-1/2” diced
  • 1/4 cup fat-free plain yogurt
  • 1/2 cup water
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Instructions

  • Put a skillet over medium-high heat and add the oil. When it starts to get hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger and cook for 4 minutes, or until the onion is golden.
  • Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, cumin seeds, garam masala, red chili flakes, turmeric, and salt and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken cubes and stir well to coat. Add the yogurt and water and cook, stirring until the chicken is done, about 8 minutes.

Chef Tips

Portion: 1 cup

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sodium: 340mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g
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