Description
This Gluten Free Butter Chicken features a creamy tomato base with vibrant spices, ensuring a deliciously smooth and flavorful dish that is safe for those with gluten sensitivities.
Ingredients
Scale
2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup Greek Yogurt (Plain)
1 tbsp Lemon Juice, freshly squeezed
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
3 tbsp Ghee or Grass-fed Butter
1 large Yellow Onion, finely diced
2 tbsp Garlic & Ginger Paste
1.5 cups Tomato Puree
2 tsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Cumi
1–2 tbsp Raw Honey
3/4 cup Heavy Cream or Coconut Milk
1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large glass bowl, combine the chicken with the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, half of the ginger, garlic, and a teaspoon of garam masala. Let sit for at least 30 minutes
- Sear the Meat: Heat one tablespoon of avocado oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches, searing until golden brown on all sides. Set aside
- Sauté Aromatics: Add the remaining avocado oil and ghee to the pan. Cook diced onions until soft, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in remaining garlic and ginger for one minute until fragrant
- Bloom the Spices: Stir in turmeric, cumin, and remaining garam masala, and toast in the pan for 30 seconds
- Simmer the Sauce: Add tomato puree and honey, bring to simmer. Add seared chicken back, cover, and cook on low for 10 to 15 minutes
- The Creamy Finish: Stir in heavy cream or coconut milk. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until thickened. Taste and adjust salt if needed
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and enjoy your Gluten Free Butter Chicke
Notes
Do not skip the marination step for tender chicken.
Balance acidity by adding a bit more honey if necessary.
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing/Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: unspecified
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg