1 serving of butter chicken contains 434 Calories. The macronutrient breakdown is 13% carbs, 70% fat, and 17% protein. This is a good source of protein (34% of your Daily Value), potassium (17% of your Daily Value), and iron (46% of your Daily Value).
- Makes
- 4 servings
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
Ingredients
Coconut oil
2 tbsp or 27g
Directions
- Heat 1 tbsp of coconut oil in a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken thighs for 7-10 minutes per side, or until cooked through and no longer pink. Set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the remaining 1 tbsp of coconut oil. Add the onions and sauté until translucent. Add the garlic and spices, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Add the tomato paste and stir well. Pour in the coconut milk and add salt, whisking until blended. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and add the butter. Simmer until the chicken is heated through and the butter has melted.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
For 1 serving of butter chicken (226g)
Nutrient | Value | %DV |
---|---|---|
Calories | 434 | |
Fats | 35g | 45% |
Saturated fats | 19g | 96% |
Trans fats | 0.3g | |
Cholesterol | 107mg | 36% |
Sodium | 709mg | 31% |
Carbs | 15g | 5% |
Net carbs | 12g | |
Fiber | 3g | 10% |
Sugar | 7g | |
Protein | 19g | |
Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
Iron | 4mg | 46% |
Potassium | 788mg | 17% |
Vitamin D | 0.2μg | 1% |
Vitamins and Minerals | ||
Alpha carotene | 26μg | |
Beta carotene | 498μg | |
Caffeine | 0mg | |
Choline | 67mg | 12% |
Copper | 0.3mg | 33% |
Fluoride | 1μg | |
Folate (B9) | 20μg | 5% |
Lycopene | 12225μg | |
Magnesium | 58mg | 14% |
Manganese | 1mg | 25% |
Niacin | 6mg | 38% |
Pantothenic acid | 0.4mg | 7% |
Phosphorus | 234mg | 33% |
Retinol | 69μg | |
Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2mg | 16% |
Selenium | 21μg | 38% |
Theobromine | 0mg | |
Thiamine | 0.1mg | 9% |
Vitamin A IU | 1102IU | |
Vitamin A | 113μg | 13% |
Vitamin B12 | 1μg | 25% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.5mg | 38% |
Vitamin C | 14mg | 15% |
Vitamin D IU | 7IU | |
Vitamin D2 | 0μg | |
Vitamin D3 | 0.2μg | |
Vitamin E | 2mg | 16% |
Vitamin K | 8μg | 7% |
Zinc | 2mg | 17% |
Sugars | ||
Sugar | 7g | |
Sucrose | 1g | |
Glucose | 3g | |
Fructose | 3g | |
Lactose | 0g | |
Maltose | 0.1g | |
Galactose | 0g | |
Starch | 0.1g | |
Fats | ||
Saturated fats | 19g | 96% |
Monounsaturated fats | 9g | |
Polyunsaturated fats | 4g | |
Trans fats | 0.3g | |
Fatty Acids | ||
Total omega 3 | 0.2g | |
Total omega 6 | 3g | |
Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2g | |
Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0g | |
Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0g | |
Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0g | |
Amino Acids | ||
Alanine | 1g | |
Arginine | 1g | |
Aspartic acid | 2g | |
Cystine | 0.2g | |
Glutamic acid | 4g | |
Glycine | 1g | |
Histidine | 0.5g | |
Hydroxyproline | 0g | |
Isoleucine | 1g | |
Leucine | 1g | |
Lysine | 1g | |
Methionine | 0.4g | |
Phenylalanine | 1g | |
Proline | 1g | |
Serine | 1g | |
Threonine | 1g | |
Tryptophan | 0.2g | |
Tyrosine | 1g | |
Valine | 1g |