Sudanese style delicious “Butter Chicken with Rice”

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining flavor.

cream

🥗Healthier: coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Coconut milk offers a similar creaminess with fewer calories.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds protein while maintaining creaminess.

chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Tofu provides a vegetarian protein alternative.

Marinate chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 1 hour.

Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add tomatoes and cook until they break down, about 10 minutes.

Blend the mixture until smooth and return to the skillet.

Add marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in cream and simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.

Season with additional spices and salt to taste.

Prepare rice according to package instructions.

Serve butter chicken over rice, garnished with cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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