Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Chicken

   Remove the skin and excess fat from 210g of chicken thighs. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2.Marinate the Chicken

   Place the cut chicken into a bowl. Add a strong pinch of salt, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, and 50g of 0.2% fat Greek yogurt. Mix everything thoroughly to coat the chicken. You can let it marinate for an hour or cook immediately.

3. 3.Prepare Aromatics

   Dice 100g of yellow onion. Peel and grate 2 cloves of garlic. (Optional: dice a red bell pepper or grate fresh ginger to add more volume and flavor).

4. 4.Sear the Chicken

   Add a few sprays of oil (approx. 1.5g) to a pan and heat it over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken pieces and fry for about 1 minute on one side to create a nice char. Flip the chicken and fry the other side for another minute. Remove the chicken from the pan; it will not be cooked through yet.

5. 5.Sauté Onions and Spices

   Reduce the heat to medium. Add another few sprays of oil (approx. 1.5g) to the same pan. Add the diced onions and fry for about 2 minutes until softened. Add 0.5 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, and 0.5 teaspoon of cayenne pepper. Fry for about another minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.

6. 6.Add Garlic and Tomatoes

   Add the grated garlic to the pan and let it get fragrant for about 10 seconds before combining with the other ingredients. Pour in 200g of sieved tomatoes (passata) and approximately 100g of water. Let the sauce simmer on medium heat for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.

7. 7.Incorporate Dairy and Chicken

   Add 100g of low-fat evaporated milk and 1 wedge (21g) of Laughing Cow cheese to the simmering sauce. Mix and incorporate the cheese by pressing it down with a spatula until everything is combined and the sauce turns orange. Add the seared chicken thighs back into the pan. Let the butter chicken simmer for an additional 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly.

8. 8.Serve

   Serve the healthy butter chicken with 50g of cooked jasmine rice. Garnish with a bit of fresh greens.