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Easy Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice
SPICE CRAVINGS20Ingredients
30Minutes
520Calories
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Ingredients
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5 SERVINGS
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breast. Cut in 3 inch pieces)
- 1 Tbsp. ghee (or olive oil)
- 2 Tbsp. ginger garlic paste (: 1 inch ginger, 6 cloves garlic)
- 14 oz. diced tomatoes (1 can or 3-4 ripe roma tomatoes, pureed)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp. Kashmiri red chili powder
- 2 tsp. paprika (regular)
- 3 tsp. Garam Masala (depending on your spice preferences)
- 1 Tbsp. coriander powder
- 3/4 cup water (divided., See notes)
- 1 1/2 cups basmati rice (rinsed and soaked)
- 1 3/4 cups water
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. olive oil (or ghee)
- 2 Tbsp. slivered almonds (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. saffron (soaked in 1 tablespoon hot water)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (OR, Full-Fat Coconut milk for dairy Free option)
- 1 tsp. honey (or sugar optional)
- 3 Tbsp. fresh chopped cilantro
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520Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
| Calories520Calories from Fat180 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat20g31% |
| Saturated Fat7g35% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol145mg48% |
| Sodium850mg35% |
| Potassium680mg19% |
| Protein34g |
| Calories from Fat180 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate53g18% |
| Dietary Fiber3g12% |
| Sugars4g |
| Vitamin A35% |
| Vitamin C20% |
| Calcium8% |
| Iron25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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