Butter chicken
Butter chicken is also known as makhani murgha or murgh makhani. It is a famous dish originally originating from the Punjab region. It is prepared by cooking tandoori chicken in a creamy gravy of butter and curd. Its taste is sweet, salty and strong.
Believe it or not butter chicken can be a part of keto diet. So let’s see how can we create this beautiful dish.
Ingredients
- 500 grams chicken
- 2 tbsp ghee/butter
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- grind 2 tomatoes
- 1 cup curd
- salt as per taste
- Green chilli and coriander for garnishing
Steps
Marinating the Chicken:
- Place the chicken pieces in a bowl.
- Add salt and black pepper powder to it and mix well.
- Marinating chicken improves its taste and the spices penetrate deep inside. It can be marinated for half an hour.
Roasting the Chicken:
- Heat ghee/butter in a pan.
- Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan.
- Fry the chicken until it turns golden. This will allow the juice of the chicken to soak inside.
Adding spices:
- Put the roasted onion in the pan and fry it.
- When the onion starts frying, add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala and coriander powder.
- Fry these spices for some time so that they get good taste.
Garnishing:
- Garnish the butter chicken with chopped green chillies and green coriander leaves.
- Serve it hot with naan, roti or rice.
Nutritional Value of Butter Chicken:
The amount of nutrients present in a typical serving (150 grams) of butter chicken is as follows:
- Calories: Around 500-600 calories
- Protein: 25-30 grams
- Fat: 30-35 grams (of which saturated fat accounts for about 15-20 grams)
- Carbohydrates: 20-25 grams
- Fiber: 2-3 grams
- Vitamin A: 10-15% RDA
- Vitamin C: 15-20% RDA
- Calcium: 4-6% RDA
- Iron: 10-15% RDA
Butter chicken is rich in protein as it contains chicken. It also contains high amounts of fat and calories as it is made from butter/ghee and curd.
Benefit of eating chicken
Source of energy:
Vitamin B-3, B-6 and B-12 are found in chicken which provide energy to the body.
Strong bones:
Phosphorus and niacin are found in chicken which help in strengthening bones.
Muscle development:
The proteins and amino acids found in chicken are helpful in muscle development.
Improves digestion:
The protein and abundant water present in chicken are helpful in improving digestion.
Helpful in weight loss:
Due to the high protein content in chicken, it helps in reducing appetite, which helps in the weight loss process.
Low calorie:
Chicken breast part is low in calories, which can be included in weight loss diet.
Good source of protein:
Chicken is rich in protein which is important for body growth and muscle building.
Good for heart health:
The protein and vitamin B-6 present in chicken help reduce the risk of heart disease.
FAQ’s
Q: What is Butter Chicken?
A: Butter Chicken is a famous Indian dish in which chicken pieces are cooked in a creamy, spicy and delicious butter/ghee gravy.
Q: How long does it take to make butter chicken?
A: It may take about 45 minutes to 1 hour to make butter chicken.
Q: What is butter chicken served with?
A: Butter chicken is usually served with naan, roti, parantha, paratha or rice. But if you are adding this to keto diet have this with cauliflower rice.
Q: How nutritious is butter chicken?
A: It contains protein, some vitamins and minerals, but it is also high in fat and calories.
Q: For how many days can butter chicken be stored in the refrigerator?
- A: It can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
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Written by:- Amisha