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Butter Chicken

Prep and cooking time: 40mins

Complex carb portions, per serving: 0

Freezable

Ingredients

Serves: 2

1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1 small brown onion, diced

1 garlic clove, finely diced or minced

350g chicken breast or thigh, diced

2 tbsp tandoori paste

1 tbsp tomato puree

200ml chicken stock

100ml double cream

1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets

2 tbsp plain natural or Greek yoghurt, or dairy-free alternative

50g flaked almonds (optional)

1 large handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped

200g green vegetables (such as broccoli or green beans)

Method

  1. Heat the oil in a lidded frying pan or saucepan, over medium heat.

  2. Fry the onion and garlic, until soft.

  3. Add the chicken and fry until browned.

  4. Stir in the tandoori and tomato puree.

  5. Pour in the stock and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Stir for 1-2mins.

  6. Add the cauliflower florets and reduce the heat to simmer, covered with a lid, for 10mins.

  7. Take the lid off and increase the heat for another 10mins, until the cauliflower is tender and the sauce has thickened and reduced.

  8. Serve with yoghurt, flaked almonds (if using), coriander, and steamed greens.