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Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken)

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Estimated Nutritional Profile
Nutrient Quantity
Protein (g)184.4412
Energy (kCal)1905.5283
Carbohydrates (g)76.1873
Total fats (g)98.9155
  • Cuisine

    North American >> US >> US

  • Dietary Style

  • Preparation Time

    Cooking Time - 15 minutes, Preparation Time - 60 minutes

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    Utensils Used
    | 1. To Marinate: Place chicken in a nonporous glass dish or bowl with lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder and salt. Toss to coat; cover dish and refrigerate to marinate for 1 hour. | 2. Drain yogurt in a cloth for 15 to 20 minutes. Place in a medium bowl; mix in salt, garlic paste, garam masala, butter, chili powder, ginger paste, lemon juice and oil. Pour yogurt mixture over chicken, replace cover and refrigerate to marinate for another 3 to 4 hours. | 3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). | 4. Place chicken on skewers. Place skewers in a 9x13 inch baking dish and bake in preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until almost cooked through. | 5. To Make Sauce: Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in garam masala. When masala begins to crackle, mix in ginger paste, chopped garlic and green chile peppers. Saute until tender, then stir in tomato puree, chili powder, salt and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring in honey and fenugreek. | 6. Place chicken in sauce mixture. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink inside. Stir in fresh cream. | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
    Estimated Nutritional Profile for Ingredients
    Ingredient Name Quantity Unit State Energy (kcal) Carbohydrates Protein (g) Total Lipid (Fat) (g)
    chicken breast half 1 3/4 pounds skinless boneless cubed 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    lemon juice 1 tablespoon 3.355 1.0523 0.0534 0.0366
    chili powder 1 tablespoon 22.56 3.9760000000000004 1.0768 1.1424
    salt to taste - - - -
    yogurt 1 cup 149.45 11.417 8.5015 7.9625
    salt to taste - - - -
    garlic paste 2 tablespoons 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    garam masala 1/2 tablespoon 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    butter 2 tablespoons melted 171.0 7.857 5.343 14.4
    chili powder 1 tablespoon 22.56 3.9760000000000004 1.0768 1.1424
    ginger paste 2 tablespoons 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    lemon juice 2 tablespoons 3.355 1.0523 0.0534 0.0366
    olive oil 2 tablespoons 238.68 0.0 0.0 27.0
    butter 1 tablespoon 171.0 7.857 5.343 14.4
    garam masala 1 tablespoon 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    ginger paste 1 tablespoon 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    garlic 1 tablespoon chopped 12.665 2.8101 0.5406 0.0425
    green chile pepper 1 tablespoon chopped 3.75 0.8869 0.1875 0.0188
    tomato puree 2 cups 190.0 44.9 8.25 1.05
    chili powder 1 tablespoon 22.56 3.9760000000000004 1.0768 1.1424
    salt to taste - - - -
    water 1 cup 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0
    honey 1 tablespoon - - - -
    fenugreek leaf 1/2 teaspoon 706.0683 0.0 157.0804 3.9667
    heavy cream 1 cup 408.0 3.2880000000000003 3.408 43.29600000000001

    - Means that suitable USDA nutrition profile could not be mapped for this ingredient-unit combination.



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