Butterless Butter Chicken

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil

MARINADE

• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• Pepper, to taste
• 2 tbsp garlic infused olive oil
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

SAUCE

• 1 x 400g can tomato puree
• 1 cup coconut cream
• 2 tsp chilli flakes
• 3 tsp dried coriander
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp ground ginger

Rice, to serve

Instructions:

1. Add the chicken thighs to a bowl with marinade ingredients. Coat evenly, cover and place in the fridge for 30 minutes to marinate.

2. Then heat a large fry pan over medium/high heat, add in garlic infused olive oil. Place the marinated chicken in the pan and sear for 2 minutes then flip and sear for another 2 minutes.

3. Add in the sauce ingredients and mix through. Bring to a gentle simmer, turn down to medium heat, cover and allow to cook for 20 minutes.

4. Take off the lid, flip the chicken and allow to cook for another 10-20 minutes - until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened to your liking.

5. Serve with some rice and veggies of choice.

Category: Cleansing