Butter Chicken

Comfort food.

One of those phrases that means something entirely different to every single person who utters the phrase. And, while comfort food may not reveal exactly which food you are savouring, it certainly reveals the feelings that those foods evoke. Sometimes comfort food brings you physical nourishment and healing that makes you feel better when you are physically or mentally unwell. It’s packed with nutrients and give you that “good for you” vibe. Sometimes comfort food is for the sole purpose of nostalgia and illuminating precious memories, where healthy qualities are not high on the list of importance.

In this case, you can make some simple swaps to make this recipe both healthy and delicious if you so choose. The biggest swaps would be the cream (no need to replace it, just leave it out) and the honey (swap for your favourite sweetener of choice).

Either way, I hope this recipe leaves you feeling well fed and full of love!

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Yield: 6

Author: Yolanda Koole

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

This sweet and creamy butter chicken is soul food. It rivals any food court butter chicken (if you live in a part of the world where that exists).

Ingredients

1 Small Onion, diced
1 knob of fresh ginger, minced
5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 Tbsp Cumin
1/2 Tbsp Turmeric
1/2 Tbsp Coriander
1/2 Tbsp Garam Masala
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Salt
12 Chicken Thighs, chopped
1 small can Tomato Paste
1 can Coconut Milk
3 Tbsp Honey (or to taste)
2 Tbsp Cream
fresh Cilantro to garnish

Instructions

Sautee onion, garlic & ginger in butterir coconut oil
Add spices and sautee a minute longer
Add chicken and cook through, stirring occasionally
When chicken ia cooked (or almost cooked), add tomato paste, coconut milk, cream & honey.
Turn temperature to low and let simmer for 5 minutes
Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice and naan