Ingredients for Weight Watchers Butter Chicken
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- Garlic Clove
- Fresh Ginger
- Chicken Thigh Fillets
- 1 tsp garam masala
- Ground Cumin
- Ground Coriander
- 1 cinnamon stick
- Chili Powder
- Cherry Tomatoes
- Tomato Puree
- Thickened Cream
- 1 cup water
- Baby Spinach Leaves
- Basmati Rice
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How to Make Weight Watchers Butter Chicken
- Lightly spray a 20cm (8-inch) saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes, or until softened.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3-4 minutes, or until the chicken is lightly browned.
- Stir in the garam masala, cumin, coriander, cinnamon stick, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes (undrained), passata, and 1 cup of water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in the light cream (or coconut milk) and spinach. Cook for 1 minute, or until the spinach has wilted.
- Remove and discard the cinnamon stick.
- Serve the butter chicken hot over cooked basmati rice, accompanied by steamed broccoli and cauliflower.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
33g
Fat
35g
Carbs
52g
