Best Chicken Tikka Masala Butter Chicken Recipes

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LOW-FAT BUTTER CHICKEN/TIKKA MASALA



Low-Fat Butter Chicken/Tikka Masala image

This recipe was found on the Internet one day. I don't know were it originally came from, I just know I like it A LOT! It makes eating healthy worth it! Serve with Basmati rice or Naan. *Add more chili powder to step up the spice.

Provided by Trinityx55

Categories     Curries

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon crushed ginger
1 teaspoon crushed garlic
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon dried coriander
2 teaspoons paprika
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons chicken stock powder
2 tablespoons no-added-salt tomato paste
1 tablespoon cornstarch
12 ounces evaporated skim milk

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into bite sized pieces.
  • Coat a large non-stick frying pan or wok with cooking spray and saute chicken, garlic, onion, ginger until the pieces are nearly cooked.
  • Add all the spices and stock powder.
  • Combine with chicken for one minute.
  • Add tomato paste and fold through chicken.
  • Blend cornflour with the light milk then add to the pan, stir continuously mixing well until boiled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.8, Fat 1.3, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 37.6, Sodium 165.3, Carbohydrate 17.9, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 11.9, Protein 21.1

CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (BUTTER CHICKEN)



CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA (BUTTER CHICKEN) image

Categories     Chicken     Bake     Dinner

Yield 2-4 People

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 Cups boneless/skinless chicken breast chunks (about 1 lb.)
1 TB. plain yogurt
11/2 TB. minced fresh ginger (or 1 tsp. POWDERED GINGER)
11/2 TB. minced fresh garlic (or 1 tsp. PENZEYS MINCED GARLIC)
1 TB. GARAM MASALA or SWEET CURRY POWDER
1 TB. TANDOORI SEASONING
11/2 tsp. GROUND CUMIN
2 TB. lemon juice (juice of 1/2 lemon)
1 TB. vegetable oil
4 tomatoes, diced (or 1 Cup canned tomato puree/sauce)
1/2 tsp. PENZEYS FRESHLY GROUND PEPPER
4 TB. cream (half & half or whole milk work too)
1/4 Cup water
1 TB. cashew nut paste (grind 1 TB. cashews with 1 tsp. water in a blender)
2 TB. butter
1/4-1/2 tsp. salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, GINGER, GARLIC, GARAM MASALA or SWEET CURRY POWDER, TANDOORI SEASONING, CUMIN and lemon juice. Mix to combine. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for a few hours or overnight. Heat the oil over medium-high heat in a large, heavy pan. Add the chicken and cook, stirring constantly, until the meat is white and almost cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and mix well. Add the PEPPER, cream, water and cashew nut paste. Reduce heat to low and cook until the chicken is tender, 5-7 minutes. Stir until the sauce thickens. Add the butter and salt and mix well. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired and serve with Cumin Rice. SEE ALSO: Cumin Rice Cucumber & Mint Yogurt Sauce

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