Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken Recipe

A lighter, healthier twist on a classic! This "Bal S No Butter Butter Chicken" recipe, from the Spice Goddess Bal Arneson herself, delivers incredible flavor without the heavy cream. Learn how to achieve a vibrant, smooth, and mildly spiced curry using fresh spices and grapeseed oil's high smoke point for a clean taste. Perfect for a weeknight meal, this recipe is easily adaptable and serves with roti or rice.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 27 mins
Calories 243.4 kcal
Protein 52g
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Ingredients for Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken

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How to Make Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of grapeseed oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add 1 large onion, 4 cloves garlic, and 1 inch ginger (pureed together in a food processor) and cook for 4 minutes, or until the onion is golden brown.
  3. Stir in 2 tablespoons of tomato paste, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  4. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  5. Add 1 pound of cubed chicken breast and stir well to coat in the spice mixture.
  6. Pour in 1 cup plain yogurt and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
  7. Cover and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly. Stir occasionally.
  8. Serve hot with roti or rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

33 g

Sugar

25g

Fat

7g

Carbs

3g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken?

Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken takes about 42 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 27 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken?

Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken has approximately 243.4 calories per serving, with about 52 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken?

The key ingredients for Bal's No Butter Butter Chicken are Grapeseed Oil, Red Onion, Fresh Garlic, Fresh Ginger, Tomato Paste, Brown Sugar. See the full list with measurements above.

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