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Gluten-Free Low-Fat Indian Butter Chicken

Published: March 3, 2014 | By: Kristina Stosek
Prep Time Prep Time 15 Minutes
Difficulty Difficulty Easy
Cook Time Cook Time 35 Minutes
Serves Serves 6
Gluten-Free Low-Fat Indian Butter Chicken
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Indian food is well known for their many exotic spices. However, the focus should be matching the right spices with the type of food you are making to enhance the flavour of the dish. This is a simple to make low-fat gluten-free butter chicken recipe made with traditional Indian spices. Serve with one of our delicious rice dishes or a light salad.

 

 

 

 

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Ingredients

  • For the marinade • 2 cups plain full fat yogurt (Greek is a good option) | 6 garlic cloves, minced | 1 Tbsp. fresh minced ginger | 1 Tbsp. GF garam masala | 1tbsp. fresh lime juice | 1 Tbsp. GF curry powder | 2 tsp. GF ground paprika | 2 tsp. GF ground coriander •2 tsp. GF ground cumin | 1 tsp. sea salt
  • 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut to large bite size pieces
  • 2 tbsp. coconut oil (for keto use 1/4 cup butter)
  • 1 sweet onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. GF garam masala
  • 2 tsp. GF ground paprika
  • 2 tsp. GF curry powder
  • 1 (13.5 oz.) can of pure crushed tomatoes
  • 1 (13.5 oz.) can full fat coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp. freshly lime juice
  • Pinch of cayenne (optional)
  • 1 cup fresh chopped cilantro

  • Instructions

  • In a large bowl combine all marinade ingredients, add chicken and coat well. Refrigerate overnight turning couple of times
  • Add coconut oil and onions into a large pot, sauté onions until soft. Add garam masala, paprika, and curry powder and cook over low heat until fragrant (about 1 minute)
  • Add tomatoes, coconut milk, lime juice and chicken with the marinade. Cover and cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until the chicken is tender
  • Add cilantro and serve with one of our delicious rice recipes


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