Diabetic-Friendly Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Healthy Recipe
1 hour 10 minutes
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About Diabetic-Friendly Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Healthy Recipe
Enjoy the rich and flavorful taste of Butter Chicken even if you have diabetes! This recipe, developed by Dietitian and Doctor Madhavi from Apollo Sugar Clinics in Mumbai, expertly balances deliciousness with diabetic-friendly modifications.Forget restrictive diets; this recipe proves that managing diabetes doesn't mean sacrificing your favorite dishes. Doctor Madhavi's expertise ensures this Butter Chicken is both satisfying and health-conscious.Prepare to impress yourself and your loved ones with this innovative and delicious take on a classic!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook40 minutes
Total1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade
- 400 gm Chicken boneless, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup Yogurt greek yogurt recommended for lower lactose
- 2 tsp Ginger Paste
- 2 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp Mustard Oil
For the Makhani Gravy
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 2 Cardamom Pods
- 2 Cloves
- 2-3 Peppercorns black
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 tsp Ginger Paste
- 1 tsp Garlic Paste
- 1/2 cup Tomato Puree
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder red
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp Sugar Substitute stevia or erythritol recommended
- 1/2 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaf dried fenugreek leaves
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream use sparingly for diabetic-friendliness
- 2 tbsp Butter for basting chicken
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Marinade
- Marinate the chicken pieces with Kashmiri chili powder, lemon juice, and salt. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Marinate the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, salt, and mustard oil. Mix well.
- Apply this marinade to the chicken and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or preferably overnight.
Cook the Chicken
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Thread the marinated chicken onto skewers. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until nearly cooked through.
- Baste with 2 tbsp of butter and cook for another 2 minutes. Remove from oven and set aside.
Make the Makhani Gravy
- Heat butter in a pan. Add cardamom pods, cloves, peppercorns, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for 2 minutes.
- Add ginger and garlic paste; sauté for another 2 minutes. Stir in tomato puree, red chili powder, salt, and 1/2 cup water.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes. Add sugar substitute and kasuri methi.
Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked chicken to the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in heavy cream and heat through. Serve hot with whole-wheat naan or paratha.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for Diabetic-Friendly Butter Chicken
- Use Greek yogurt for its higher protein and lower lactose content.
- Substitute sugar with a sugar alternative like stevia or erythritol to control blood sugar levels. Adjust to taste.
- For a lighter dish, reduce the amount of butter and cream, and consider using low-fat alternatives.
- Serve with a side of steamed vegetables to add fiber and balance the meal.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 395kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 12gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 104mgSodium: 170mgPotassium: 363mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 1282IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 88mgIron: 1mg
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Looks so appetizing! Thank you for posting.
Looks so flavorful! Thanks for posting.
Thanks for the inspiration! Looks tasty.