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Butter Chicken Tacos

1 h 15 minServes 5Nutri-Score C€€
from @hazaleajone12 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

5 people
  • chicken breast (diced)Meat700 g
  • Greek yogurt (for the marinade)Dairy60 g
  • paprika (for the marinade)Spices2 g
  • garam masala (for the marinade)Spices2 g
  • turmeric (for the marinade)Spices1 g
  • salt (for the marinade)Spices3 g
  • ginger paste (for the marinade)Pantry5 g
  • lemon (juiced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • avocado oil (for the marinade)Pantry15 ml
  • butter (for cooking the chicken)Dairy35 g
  • avocado oil (for the sauce)Pantry10 ml
  • butter (for the sauce)Dairy15 g
  • red onion (diced)Produce0.5 pieces
  • garlic (minced)Produce2 pieces
  • ginger paste (for the sauce)Pantry5 g
  • paprika (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • garam masala (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • turmeric (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices2 g
  • tomato pastePantry25 g
  • tomatoes (blended)Produce250 g
  • heavy creamDairy60 ml
  • small flour tortillasBakery9 pieces
  • mozzarella (shredded)Dairy200 g
  • avocado oil spray (for the tortillas)Pantry15 ml
  • paprika (for the tortillas)Spices1 g
  • garam masala (for the tortillas)Spices1 g
  • red onion (sliced, for topping)Produce0.5 pieces
  • cilantro (for topping)Produce15 g
  • Greek yogurt (for the garlic cilantro sauce)Dairy150 g
  • garlic (minced, for the sauce)Produce1 piece
  • cilantro (for the garlic cilantro sauce)Produce15 g
  • lemon (juiced, for the sauce)Produce0.5 pieces
  • salt (for the sauce)Spices1 g
  • black pepper (for the sauce)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

767kcal

Carbs
64 g
Proteins
49 g
Fat
35 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Frying pan
  • Baking tray
  • Mixing bowl
  • Oven

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Dice the chicken breasts and place in a bowl.
    • Mix with the Greek yogurt, paprika, garam masala, turmeric, salt, ginger paste, lemon juice and a drizzle of avocado oil.
    • Cover and marinate in the fridge.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Melt the butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
    • Cook the marinated chicken until golden and cooked through to 165°F.
    Step 2

  3. Start the sauce

    • Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
    • Add a little avocado oil and the butter to the same pan.
    • Sauté the diced red onion until translucent.
    Step 3

  4. Build the sauce

    • Add the minced garlic, ginger paste, paprika, garam masala, turmeric and salt.
    • Stir in the tomato paste, then the blended tomatoes.
    • Add a splash of heavy cream and simmer until thickened.
    Step 4

  5. Finish the butter chicken

    • Return the chicken to the pan.
    • Simmer until the chicken is coated and the sauce is rich.
    Step 5

  6. Prepare the tortillas

    • Mix the avocado oil spray, paprika and garam masala on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    • Coat one side of the tortillas with the seasoned oil, seasoned side down.
    • Fill with the butter chicken and shredded mozzarella, then fold.
    • Spray the tops with oil.
    Step 6

  7. Bake the tacos

    • Cover the tray with foil and bake at 400°F.
    • Uncover and broil for extra crispiness if desired.
    Step 7

  8. Make the garlic cilantro sauce

    • Mix the Greek yogurt, minced garlic, cilantro, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
    Step 8

  9. Serve

    • Top the tacos with red onion and cilantro.
    • Drizzle with the garlic cilantro sauce.
    Step 9
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