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The Better Butter Chicken

5.0(37)

A healthier rendition of the popular Indian dish, that doesn't use gobs of butter and tons of heavy cream. Adapted from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry!

by GoVegan·published 2007-08-01

One Dish Meal

Servings

5 serving(s)

Total time

30 min

prep 30 min

Calories / serving

442 kcal

Ingredients (17)

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Instructions (5 steps)

01Melt butter in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add onions and garlic; cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are tender - about five minutes.

02Add gingerroot, chili powder, turmeric and cinnamon; cook one more minute.

03Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

04Add cut-up chicken, cream and sour cream; simmer, uncovered, for five more minutes.

05Remove from heat and stir in cilantro; serve over hot basmati rice, if desired.

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