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Creamy Butternut Squash Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy twist on traditional butter chicken, infused with the sweetness of butternut squash.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt for marinating
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
Sauce
  • 1 tbsp oil for cooking
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups butternut squash peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 tsp cumin powder
  • 1 tsp black pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tbsp lime juice for garnish
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add chopped onion and sauté until translucent. Add butternut squash and cook for 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in coconut milk and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook until squash is tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. Blend the mixture until smooth using a blender.
Combine and Finish
  1. Return the blended sauce to the skillet, add the cooked chicken, butter, coriander, cumin, and black pepper. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes.
  2. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with lime juice and cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

Serve with basmati rice or naan for a complete meal.

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