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Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

This Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk is very similar to a restaurant style butter chicken dish. However it has fewer calories since it uses coconut milk vs cream. It can be prepare on your stove top, slow cooker or instant pot.

Love Indian food as much as me? Then your going to want to try my Eggplant Curry” , Authentic Butter Chicken  or my “Chickpea Curry” as well. 

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

AUTHENTIC BUTTER CHICKEN 

Simple Butter Chicken Recipe

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IS INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY HEALTHY?

Yes in most cases it is, however it really depends on the way it is made. Some curries call for heavy cream and lots of butter.

Like the typically butter chicken recipe that we have all come to know and love.

I love butter chicken just like the rest of you. However I have learned to make it slightly healthier.

Feel free to check out my recipe here for that recipe: Butter Chicken

My recipe here calls for coconut milk and no cream. Making this a very healthy curry option for those trying to watch their calories intake. 

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

Your family will not believe this dish is being served straight from your kitchen, it’s that good. 

I used to order this type of dish at our local East Indian restaurant, however now I make it often at home. 

You can find the pre-made curry package that I used to make this curry in the AMAZON link below or you can just add in each spice individually if you prefer.

This simple curry will impress even the pickiest of eaters.

And will have your family thinking that you either

a) ordered this from your local Indian restaurant or

b) have taken some cooking lessons because it tastes so amazing! 

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

WHAT TYPE OF CURRY SHOULD I USE TO MAKE COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

Curry powder is a blend of up to 20 different herbs and spices.

And there are many different type of curries available. Whenever I am making any Indian dish, I like to use a “mild indian curry” or for a hotter curry I will opt for “Madras Curry”.

Both can be found in the ethnic aisle in the Indian spice section!

LEARN MORE HERE ABOUT CURRY: All About Curry Powders

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

HOW TO MAKE INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

creamy coconut chicken

Cooking methods:

  • Simmer on a low-medium heat for 30 minutes on the stovetop
  • Cook in the pressure cooker around 10 minutes or depending on your instructions
  • Cook in the slow cooker from 8-10 hours.

Today, I used my pressure cooker because I was in a hurry to have dinner on the table so I could watch my favorite recorded show on the PVR. 

However this type of dish can be made either way.

This delicious curry is made with boneless chicken breast and simmered in a rich tomato, yogurt, coconut sauce that you’re sure love time and time again.

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

WHAT IS INDIAN CHICKEN CURRY

Indian chicken curry is the ultimate comfort food for a lot of Indian people.

Typically it is served over a bed of Jasmine rice and is made with chicken, spices, tomatoes and some type of cream. 

As you may know if you have been to my blog before, I LOVE Curry.

So if you like curried foods as much as me then you are going to love this simple recipe too. 

Guaranteed! 

Plus it is a tad different than the average chicken curry recipes.

Feel free to add some cubed mini potatoes to this curry if you like, just omit the rice if you choose to do that. 

Either way this dish will turn out amazing!

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

SPICES USED IN COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp or tsp of Salt, according to taste
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi” = “Dried fenugreek” , optional

The green seasoning you see on top of this dish is called “Kasoori Methi” which is basically dried fenugreek” leaves.

It can be found in almost any international isle at your local grocery. See below!

Image result for dried fenugreek leaves

If you cannot find “dried fenugreek” leaves you can just omit it. 

However I find it adds an extra element to the dish that is really nice.

I have shared a few other curry recipes here on my blog, however this is the first one with coconut milk vs cream/milk. So if your lactose intolerant than this dish may be right up your ally. 

WHAT GOES WITH COCONUT CHICKEN CURRY

Be sure to make some basmati rice to serve alongside or if you really want to make it extra special go ahead and make some homemade Naan Bread.

If you end up giving it a try, do let me know in the comments below. I would love to know what you think 🙂

LOOKING FOR AN AWESOME NAAN BREAD RECIPE TO SERVE ALONGSIDE THIS CURRY? Then look no further, I got you covered! My Garlic Naan Bread Recipe is a sure WINNER!

garlic naan bread

If your a CURRY lover like me… Then you will definitely want to try these other curry  dishes from this website!

Chickpea Spinach Curry Recipe

DID YOU MAKE THIS RECIPE?

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Creamy Coconut Curry Chicken

Simple Butter Chicken recipe with coconut milk

Yield: 3
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

Authentic and easy to make!

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Butter
  • 3 Boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 400ml can Coconut Milk
  • 400 ml Passata sauce
  • 1 cup Plain yogurt
  • 1 Onion
  • 1 tbsp Ginger/Garlic paste

SPICES

  • 1 tbsp Garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Curry powder
  • 1 tbsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Sugar
  • 1 tsp Cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp or tsp of Salt, according to taste
  • 1 tbsp Kasoori Methi” = "Dried fenugreek” , optional

Instructions

  1. Start by heating 2 tbsp of butter in a pot.
  2. Then add in the chopped onion and sweat it till translucent, add in the cubed chicken and minced ginger & garlic paste and saute covered till it sweats some and produces some juices. 
  3. Next, stir and add in the passata sauce along with all the spices and sugar.
  4. Now add in the coconut milk, butter and plain yogurt. Simmer uncovered on low heat for another 30 minutes.
  5. Or (Pressure Cook) according to your cookers instructions till done.
  6. Top with a sprinkle of Kasoori Methi” which is basically dried fenugreek” - this is optional. 
  7. Serve alongside some basmati rice or naan bread and enjoy!

Notes

Be sure to use a quality "Coconut Milk" otherwise which helps to thicken this up. You know it is of quality by shaking the can and not hearing any liquid swish around.

Nutrition Information:
Yield: 3 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 758Total Fat: 50gSaturated Fat: 35gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 1039mgCarbohydrates: 33gFiber: 7gSugar: 16gProtein: 49g

These calculations are based off Nutritionix

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