Healthier, Authentic-Style Butter Chicken
Healthier, Authentic-Style Butter Chicken This dish is creamy, aromatic, and deeply satisfying, perfect for a wholesome weeknight meal. Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time) Cook time: 30 minutes Ingredients: For the Chicken Marinade: 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes 1/2 cup plain, full-fat Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (or 1/2 tsp paprika + 1/4 tsp cayenne for color and mild heat) 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt For the Gravy (Sauce): 1 tablespoon ghee or avocado oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste 1 cup tomato purée (unsalted, from a box or can) 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon coriander powder 1 teaspoon garam masala 1/2 cup wat...