Dairy Free Butter Chicken
Erica Hopper
This Dairy Free Butter Chicken recipe delivers all the warmth and spice of the classic dish, without compromising on taste or texture.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Servings 4 servings
Calories 505 kcal
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil divided
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into cubes
- 1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt divided
- ½ teaspoons ground black pepper divided
- ½ cup onion minced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 teaspoons Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 cup coconut cream canned, unsweetened
- ⅔ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1-2 tablespoons plant based butter optional
- 1 teaspoon fresh chopped cilantro optional
Heat 1 ½ tablespoons of oil in a large skillet, over medium heat. Add chicken to the pan, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove chicken from the pan, and set aside. Add remaining oil, onion, garlic, and ginger to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the Garam Masala, paprika, cumin, turmeric, and remaining salt and pepper to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until the spices become fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
Whisk in the chicken broth, coconut cream, and tomato paste with the onion mixture. Allow to come to a simmer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture has reduced slightly and becomes thick and creamy, about 5-8 minutes. Stir in the chicken, and allow the mixture to continue cooking until the chicken is well coated, about 2-3 minutes. Remove from the heat, and stir in the plant based butter, if using. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve.
Serve with jasmine rice and steamed broccoli.
Calories: 505kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1015mgPotassium: 976mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg
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