Low Fat Buttered Chicken

Transform your favorite comfort food into a guilt-free delight with this Low Fat Buttered Chicken recipe, a lighter twist on the classic Indian dish. Tender chunks of marinated boneless chicken breasts are infused with the bold flavors of garlic, ginger, garam masala, and a medley of aromatic spices, then simmered in a luscious, tomato-based sauce that's made creamy with low-fat milk instead of heavy cream. This healthier version still delivers all the richness and warmth you crave, with reduced fat content to keep things light. Ready in just an hour, it's a perfect weeknight dinner option that's packed with protein and pairs beautifully with basmati rice or whole-grain naan. Easy to make, low in fat, and bursting with authentic flavors, this recipe is sure to become a regular on your healthy meal rotation!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 200 grams Low-fat plain yogurt
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves
• 1 inch piece Ginger
• 1 tablespoon Garam masala
• 1 teaspoon Ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 400 grams Tomato puree
• 100 milliliters Low-fat milk
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons Lemon juice

Directions

Step 1

Start by preparing the marinade: In a large bowl, mix the low-fat yogurt, grated garlic, grated ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, salt, and lemon juice.

Step 2

Cube the chicken breasts and add them to the marinade. Stir well to ensure the chicken pieces are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour to let the flavors meld, or overnight for best results.

Step 3

In a large skillet or non-stick pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until the chicken is browned on all sides and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

Step 5

In the same pan, add the tomato puree and cook for about 5 minutes to reduce slightly, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Lower the heat and stir in the low-fat milk slowly, integrating it well with the tomato base to form a creamy sauce.

Step 7

Return the chicken to the pan and simmer gently for another 10 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the sauce's flavors.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning to taste by adding more salt or a pinch of sugar if desired.

Step 9

Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro leaves before serving.

Step 10

Serve hot with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1320.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1373.8

Total Fat 40.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 444.4mg	0%
Sodium 3062.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 72.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 14.0g	0%
Total Sugars 41.0g
Protein 180.2g	0%

Vitamin D 170.7IU	0%
Calcium 715.8mg	0%
Iron 17.2mg	0%
Potassium 4101.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.7%

Protein: 52.3%

Carbs: 21.0%