How long does Butter Chicken (Lighter) keep in the fridge?

Butter Chicken (Lighter) keeps 3 to 4 days refrigerated in an airtight container. Reheat on the stove or microwave until piping hot before serving. We do not recommend freezing tempered dishes since the spices dull after thaw.

Can I make Butter Chicken (Lighter) ahead of time?

Yes. Butter Chicken (Lighter) is a great make-ahead dish. Cook it fully, cool to room temperature, and refrigerate. Most north indian chicken dishes taste better the next day once the masala has had time to meld.

What can I serve with Butter Chicken (Lighter)?

Classic pairings include rice, roti. For a complete north indian thali, add a dal, a dry sabzi, papad, and a sweet ending.

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Butter Chicken (Lighter)

Name: Butter Chicken (Lighter)
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: North Indian
Ingredients: 600 g boneless chicken thigh, cubed; 0.5 cup thick yoghurt; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, for marinade; 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli, for marinade; 1 tsp garam masala, for marinade; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 4 medium tomatoes; 0.25 cup cashews, soaked; 1 small onion; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, for gravy; 2 tbsp butter; 0.25 cup cream (or milk for lighter); 1 tbsp kasuri methi; 1 tsp salt

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Charred & cream-tomato simmer

Time: 45 min
Serves: 4
Calories: 460 kcal
Protein: 38 g

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Method

1Marinate chicken in yoghurt, ginger-garlic, chilli, garam masala, lemon and salt for 30 minutes.
2Brown quickly chicken on a hot grill pan or oven-broil at 230°C for 8 minutes till charred edges form; reserve.
3Make gravy: gently bubble tomatoes, onion, cashews and ginger-garlic with 1 cup water for 12 minutes till soft. Blitz smooth, pour through a sieve back into the pan.
4Melt butter into the gravy, add chilli and a touch of garam masala; gently bubble 4 minutes.
5Add charred chicken with any resting juices; cook 5 minutes. Stir in cream and crushed methi.
6Rest 5 minutes. Serve with naan or steamed rice.

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Sub chicken for marinated cauliflower or jackfruit, dairy with cashew cream + vegan butter.

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