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Vegan Butter Chicken

This vegan butter chicken is a heartwarming meal that promises to delight everyone! It's a delicious and flavorful twist on a classic favorite. This dish boasts a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices that perfectly complement tender chunks of vegan chicken.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Resting time1 hour
Total Time2 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: butter chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 454kcal
Author: Carlo Cao

Ingredients

Marinade

  • 350 g vegan chicken
  • 100 g soy yogurt unsweetened
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder or sweet paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ lemon juiced

Sauce

  • 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoon vegan butter
  • 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • 2 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 250 g tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri chilli powder or sweet paprika powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 150 ml vegan cream I use Oatly vegan cream

Instructions

  • For the marinade, combine vegan chicken, yogurt, spices, ginger-garlic paste, and lemon juice in a large bowl, ensuring everything is evenly coated. Season with salt, cover, and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight to enhance the flavors.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Arrange the marinated vegan chicken pieces on a baking tray lined with parchment paper, ensuring they're spaced apart. Bake for 15 minutes until golden and slightly crispy, then remove from the oven and set aside.
  • To make the sauce, heat oil and vegan butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add dried fenugreek leaves, green chili, and ginger-garlic paste, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant. Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 5 minutes. Next, add the spices and sugar, seasoning with salt, and let it cook over medium-low heat for 10 minutes with the lid on. Once done, add the cream, stir, and taste for seasoning.
  • Finally, add the vegan chicken, stir until well combined, top with coriander and serve with basmati rice or naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 43mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1411IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 173mg | Iron: 4mg