Hormone balancing Homemade Butter Chicken
Homemade butter chicken is a classic takeaway, and this homemade version will make the whole family happy. As a bonus is dairy free, gluten free, packed with gut loving goodness and supportive of hormonal health.
Homemade butter chicken
Serves 12
Ingredients
- 1 onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 1⁄2 tbsp EACH of ginger powder, cardamom, coriander, cumin, & paprika
- 1-1.5 kg chicken thighs, whole & untrimmed
- 2-3 cans coconut cream
- 1-2 cups homemade broth or good quality stock
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- Salt & pepper
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
Method
- Sauté the onion and garlic in coconut oil in a big sturdy pot until cooked.
- Add spices and cook for a few minutes, letting the aromas build.
- Add the chicken and coat it in the spices, stirring for a few minutes.
- Add in the coconut cream, some of the homemade stock, and tomatoes.
- Put the lid on and leave to simmer for as long as you desire, stirring occasionally to avoid burning the bottom.
- You can also transfer the pot to the oven at this stage to avoid a burnt bottom and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- You can also add veggies in with 10 minutes left to go and stir. I suggest kale, broccoli and beans.
- Squeeze with lemon and season with salt & pepper before serving.
Nutritional value Per serve
- 511 Kcal
- 23g Protein
- 42g Fat
- 11g Carbs
- 3g Fibre