Dairy Free Butter Chicken
This dairy free butter chicken is a super satisfying version of this family favourite meal and I guarantee that you won't miss the dairy! Made using everyday ingredients, it will become a staple in your weeknight recipe repertoire as you’ll love just how easy it is to make.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 357kcal
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken thighs cut into even-sized cubes, roughly 3–4cm
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegan butter, divided
- 1 brown onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ¼ teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 ml can coconut milk
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook, turning occasionally, until browned on the outside. Remove from the pan and set aside on a plate It's ok if the chicken isn’t cooked all the way through at this stage.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add an additional 1 tablespoon of olive oil if needed. Add the onion and sauté, stirring with a wooden spoon, for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the garam masala, curry powder, ground coriander, chilli powder, and salt. Stir well and cook for 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste and mix through for another minute. You want the tomato paste to start to darken in colour but be careful not to burn it.
- Pour in the coconut milk and gently stir with a wooden spoon until the sauce is well combined.
- Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes, then return the chicken to the pan. If there's a lot of liquid on the plate, drain it off before adding the chicken back in. Continue to simmer for a further 5–10 minutes, or until the sauce is smooth and thick and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with some chopped fresh parsley or coriander/cilantro and serve with steamed basmati rice or turmeric rice and homemade naan.
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Notes
Nutritional Information is for the butter chicken only and doesn't include sides for serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 823mg | Potassium: 450mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 2mg
