TETSUButter Chicken
Butter Chicken provides 180 kcal with 12.7 g protein, 6 g carbs and 11.3 g fat per 100 g. It fits naturally at lunch or dinner. Full nutrition facts below.
lunchdinner
high_protein
180kcal
12.7protein g
6carbs g
11.3fat g
Butter Chicken nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 12.7 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6 g |
| Sugars | 2.7 g |
| Fat | 11.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g |
| Sodium | 260 mg |
| Cholesterol | 43 mg |
| Potassium | 173 mg |
| Calcium | 32 mg |
| Iron | 0.9 mg |
How it's made
- In a bowl, marinate 200 g cubed chicken breast with 2 tbsp yogurt, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp salt. Let sit 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Heat a heavy skillet on medium-high. Sear the chicken in a single layer for 3 minutes per side until lightly charred. Remove and set aside.
- Lower heat to medium. Melt 1 tbsp butter; sauté 40 g finely diced onion until translucent, ~4 minutes.
- Add 100 g tomato puree, 1 tsp paprika, ½ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp Kashmiri chili. Simmer 10 minutes until oil starts to separate.
- Blend the gravy smooth with an immersion blender. Return to pan, add 30 ml heavy cream and 1 more tbsp butter. Stir until glossy, ~2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the gravy, simmer 5–8 minutes until cooked through (internal temp 74 °C / 165 °F).
- Finish with a pinch of crushed kasuri methi (dried fenugreek). Serve hot with naan or basmati rice.
Common questions
How much protein is in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 12.7 g of protein per 100 g.
How many calories are in Butter Chicken?
Butter Chicken has 180 calories per 100 g, with 6 g of carbohydrates and 11.3 g of fat.
Is Butter Chicken good for building muscle?
Butter Chicken provides a solid 12.7 g of protein per 100 g — about 28% of the calories. It can support muscle growth as part of a day built around protein-dense foods.
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