Low Syn Healthy Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

Low Syn Healthy Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) 

prep 15 mins

cook 30 mins

total 45 mins

author slimming eats  

yield 4 servings

This recipe is gluten-free, Slimming World and Weight Watchers friendly

·      Extra Easy - 2.5 syns per serving

·      Original - 2.5 syns per serving 

·      WW Smart Points - 3 per serving

*suitable for freezing

Ingredients

·      650g/22.9oz of boneless chicken breast, diced

·      1/2 cup (120ml) of fat free plain yoghurt

·      2 cloves of garlic, crushed

·      2 tsp of grated fresh ginger

·      2 tsp of chilli powder

·      1 tsp of paprika

·      1 tsp of garam masala

·      pinch of salt

for the butter chicken sauce:

·      1 large onion, finely diced

·      150g/5.5oz of butternut squash, grated

·      2 cloves of garlic, crushed

·      2 tsp of fresh grated ginger

·      1 cup (240ml) of passata (or crushed tomatoes)

·      1 cup (240ml) of water

·      2 tsp of chilli powder

·      1 tsp of paprika

·      1 tsp of garam masala

·      1/4 tsp of cayenne pepper

·      2 tbs of butter (10 syns)

·      cooking oil spray

·      salt

·      fresh coriander to serve

Instructions

1.   Add the chicken to a lidded dish.

2.   Mix together the yoghurt, garlic, ginger, chilli powder, paprika, garam masala and a pinch of salt. Add to the chicken and mix to coat. Marinate overnight in the fridge.

3.   When ready to cook, heat a deep frying pan over medium-high heat sprayed with cooking oil spray.

4.   Add the chicken in batches and cook until lightly browned and then remove and set aside. 

5.   Wipe pan clean, spray with some more cooking oil spray, add the onion and fry for a couple of minutes until translucent. 

6.   Add the garlic, ginger, butternut squash and spices and stir coat. Add in a little bit of the water and reduce down, keep repeating this until onion mixture is softened. 

7.   Add in the passata and any remaining water and simmer for approx 8-10 mins, then add to a blender and blend till smooth.

8.   Add the sauce back to the pan, along with a little bit of water if needed if sauce is too thick. Add in the chicken and stir in the butter. Simmer until chicken is cooked through and tender.

9.   Season as needed with salt. 

10. Serve and enjoy!!

Source http://www.slimmingeats.com

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