Spicy Butter Chicken

January 25, 2024

Kyla Health

By Maria Fernanda Lopez

Reviewed by Rae Mueller, RDN

Turn your chicken into this easy, show-stopping Indian inspired dish, using a simple process and wholesome ingredients. Did you know that traditional Indian spices – like turmeric and garam masala – are rich in antioxidants? Garam masala is typically a mixture of the following spices: black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin and nutmeg. These spices have anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is high in curcumin which is also a powerful antioxidant. Enjoy this low-carb, gluten free chicken recipe!

Spicy Butter Chicken

Ingredients

Serves 5

  • 3 lb of chicken breasts 
  • ¼ chopped large onion
  • ½ cup of chopped cilantro
  • 2 tsp of garam masala powder
  • 1 tsp of turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp of garlic
  • 1 tbsp of dried onion flakes
  • ½ tbsp of red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup of tomato puree
  • 1 cup of unsweetened coconut milk
  • ½ cup of brewed ginger tea (unsweeteened)

Instructions

  1. Cut the chicken into 1×1 inch cubes.
  2. Place chicken in your pressure cooker (Insta Pot) along with the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Stir well and incorporate all the ingredients with a spoon.
  4. Pressure cook in HIGH for 19 minutes. Or cook on the stove top covered for 18-20 minutes on medium heat.
  5. Serve with rice, baked potatoes or salad. Enjoy!
Spicy Butter Chicken Video

Nutrition

Nutrition analyzed in My Net Diary and may not be 100% accurate due to variations in ingredients and brands used.

Shopping List

  • 3 lb of chicken breasts 
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • Garam masala powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Garlic powder
  • Dried onion flakes
  • Red pepper flakes
  • 1 12 oz can of tomato puree
  • 1 12 oz can of unsweetened coconut milk
  • 1 box of ginger tea
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