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Fragrant Butter Chicken

Fragrant Butter Chicken

with Basmati Rice
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Calories
3280 kcal
Protein
44.3g protein
Preparation Time
35 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Almond
  • Wheat
  • Gluten
  • Soy
  • May contain traces of allergens
  • Milk
  • Peanuts
  • Sesame
  • Traces of Tree Nuts
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts and wheat.
Serving amount

1 packet

basmati rice

(May be present: Wheat, Gluten, Soy.)

1

brown onion

½ bunch

coriander

⅔ sachet

Butter Chicken Spice Blend

1 packet

Free Range Chicken Thighs

1 sachet

tomato paste

1 tub

Greek-style yoghurt

(Contains: Milk;)

½ bag

baby spinach leaves

1 packet

slivered almonds

(Contains: Almond; May be present: Soy, Milk, Peanuts, Sesame, Tree Nuts.)

Not included in your delivery

3 cup

water

1 tbs

olive oil

⅔ cup

hot water

1.5 tbs

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

per serving
Calories3280 kcal
Fat32 g
of which saturates12.5 g
Carbohydrate76.3 g
of which sugars12.7 g
Protein44.3 g
Sodium313 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ
Knife
Chopping board
Sieve
Saucepan
Pan

Cooking Steps

1

To prepare the ingredients, rinse the Basmati rice well. Finely chop the brown onion and coriander stalks, and pick the coriander leaves. Chop the chicken thighs into 2 cm pieces, and wash the baby spinach leaves.

Place the Basmati rice and the water in a medium saucepan
2

Place the Basmati rice and the water in a medium saucepan and bring to the boil over a high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until the rice is soft. Drain and return to the saucepan. Set aside.

Cook the onion & coriander
3

Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the brown onion and coriander stalks and cook, stirring, for 3-4 minutes, or until soft. Add the butter chicken spice blend and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes, or until fragrant. Add the chicken thighs to the pan and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes, or until golden on the outside.

Simmer the mixture
4

Add the tomato paste and hot water, stir to combine and then bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Season to taste with a pinch of sugar, if you like.

Wilt the baby spinach
5

Remove from the heat and stir through the Greek yoghurt and butter until combined. Stir through the baby spinach leaves for 2-3 minutes, or until wilted. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

6

To serve, divide the rice between plates and top with the butter chicken. Garnish with coriander leaves and slivered almonds. Enjoy!

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