Better Butter Chicken
Better Butter Chicken is a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic Indian dish, incorporating plant-based protein to replace traditional chicken. The recipe combines marinated plant-based protein with a luscious tomato-based sauce, aromatic spices, and plant-based alternatives like vegan butter and cream for a flavorful and satisfying plant-powered version of butter chicken.
Ingredients
- 200g hydrated Chicken Style Diced Protein
- 485g Jar Butter Chicken Sauce
- 1⅔ cups / 200g Green Beans, trimmed & halved
- ¾ tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- ½ Brown Onion, finely diced
- 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 2 cups Jasmine Rice
Instructions
Preparation
Step 1
Finely dice garlic & onions.
Step 2
Heat 3-4 tablespoons of oil in pan over medium to high heat.
Step 3
Batch cook hydrated protein, frequently tossing until browned.
Step 4
When proteins are golden brown, toss in ¼ teaspoon of garlic and mix for an extra flavour boost.
Step 5
Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
Sauce
Step 1
In same pan, add 2 tablespoons of oil and heat over medium heat.
Step 2
Add finely diced onion and garlic. Cook for 1 minute, stirring well.
Step 3
Add butter chicken sauce to pan and heat for 1 minute.
Combine Ingredients
Step 1
Add cooked proteins and halved green beans to pan with sauce.
Step 2
Allow mixture to simmer for 10 minutes
Step 3
Serve Better Butter Chicken with green beans over rice or your preferred side.
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