Low-Calorie Butter Chicken with Salad and Rice

Name: Low-Calorie Butter Chicken with Salad and Rice
Prep time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g Boneless, skinless chicken breast; 200 g Low-fat Greek yogurt; 200 g Tomato puree; 1 Onion, finely chopped; 2 Garlic clove, minced; 2 tbsp Ginger, minced; 2 tsp Garam masala; 1 tsp Turmeric; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Paprika; 100 ml Low-fat milk; Salt; Fresh cilantro, chopped; 150 g Mixed salad greens; 1 Cucumber, sliced; 100 g Cherry tomatoes, halved; 2 tbsp Lemon juice; 1 tbsp Olive oil; 200 g Basmati rice; 400 ml Water

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A healthier take on the classic Indian butter chicken, served with a light salad and fluffy rice. Perfect for a nourishing dinner that doesn't compromise on flavor.

Generated on: May 6, 2024

Low-Calorie Butter Chicken with Salad and Rice

60 min

Ingredients

Butter Chicken:

Boneless, skinless chicken breast
500 g
Low-fat Greek yogurt
200 g
Tomato puree
200 g
Onion, finely chopped
1
Garlic clove, minced
2
Ginger, minced
2 tbsp
Garam masala
2 tsp
Turmeric
1 tsp
Cumin
1 tsp
Paprika
1 tsp
Low-fat milk
100 ml
Salt
Fresh cilantro, chopped

Salad:

Mixed salad greens
150 g
Cucumber, sliced
1
Cherry tomatoes, halved
100 g
Lemon juice
2 tbsp
Olive oil
1 tbsp

Rice:

Basmati rice
200 g
Water
400 ml

Directions
1
Marinate chicken pieces in Greek yogurt, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, and half the quantity of each spice. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
2
Cook rice according to package instructions until fluffy, then set aside.
3
In a large pan, sauté onion, remaining garlic, and ginger until translucent.
4
Add the remaining spices and tomato puree to the pan, simmering for 5 minutes.
5
Add marinated chicken to the pan, cover, and cook until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.
6
Pour in low-fat milk, simmer for an additional 10 minutes, and season with salt to taste.
7
In a bowl, whisk together lemon juice and olive oil. Toss with mixed greens, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes to make the salad.
8
Serve the butter chicken hot, garnished with fresh cilantro alongside the fluffy rice and fresh salad.
Enjoy your food!