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Healthy Low Calorie High Protein Butter Chicken
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Healthy Low Calorie High Protein Butter Chicken

40 minServes 4Nutri-Score B€€
from @aussiefitness14 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

4 people
  • chicken breast (diced)Other600 g
  • turmeric (ground (1 tsp))Spices1 piece
  • paprika (ground (1 tsp))Spices1 piece
  • garam masala (ground (1 tsp))Spices1 piece
  • salt (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • black pepper (to taste)Spices1 piece
  • ginger (grated)Produce15 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • low fat Greek yoghurt (for the marinade)Dairy150 g
  • light butterDairy20 g
  • onion (sliced)Produce1 piece
  • cashew nut butter (or regular cashew nuts)Nuts & seeds30 g
  • diced tomatoes (1 can)Pantry400 g
  • low fat Greek yoghurt (extra, for the sauce)Dairy100 g
  • light creamDairy60 ml
  • fresh coriander (chopped)Produce15 g

per serving

Nutrition

291kcal

Carbs
11 g
Proteins
36 g
Fat
11 g

step by step

Method

  1. Marinate the chicken

    • Put the diced chicken breast in a bowl.
    • Add a teaspoon each of turmeric, paprika, garam masala, salt and pepper.
    • Add the ginger, garlic and low fat Greek yoghurt.
    • Mix everything together until the chicken is well coated.
    Step 1

  2. Cook the chicken

    • Cook the chicken in a pan on high heat.
    • Just before it is fully cooked, remove it and set it aside.
    Step 2

  3. Build the sauce

    • In the same pan, add the light butter and sliced onions.
    • Add the cashew nut butter (or regular cashew nuts).
    • Add the same seasonings as before.
    • Add a can of diced tomatoes and a little more Greek yoghurt.
    • Mix everything together.
    Step 3

  4. Blend the sauce

    • Blend the sauce for about one minute until nice and smooth.
    Step 4

  5. Simmer with the chicken

    • Return the sauce to the pan on low heat with the chicken.
    • Let it simmer for a few minutes.
    Step 5

  6. Finish and serve

    • Add the light cream and fresh coriander.
    • Serve with rice (makes 4 servings, perfect for meal prep).
    Step 6
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