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You don't have to settle for another dish of simple grilled chicken in order to consume adequate protein. This recipe for Butter Garlic Chicken might be worth adding to your weekly plan if you're searching for a tasty and nutritious supper. The recipe, which was posted on Instagram by digital content creator Aathira Sethumadhavan, offers approximately 58g of protein, 472 calories, 17g of carbs, and 16g of fat per serving. This makes it a desirable choice for people who want to gain muscle, aid in recuperation or just have a filling, high-protein meal without consuming too many calories.

Lean chicken breast and a creamy garlic sauce made with high-protein paneer rather than heavy cream are combined in this dish. The end product is a rich, buttery dish that offers a healthier take on a traditional comfort dinner by striking a balance between flavour and nutrition.

Ingredients For Butter Chicken And Sauce

The ingredients for the butter chicken are 400g boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized cubes and then 2 tbsp cornflour, ⅓ tsp baking soda, salt and black pepper according to its taste.1 tbsp of soy sauce and some cooking oil spray. 

 

 

 

 

 

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For preparing the sauce 2 tbsp light butter, 8-10 garlic cloves finely chopped,1 green chilli, finely chopped, 1-2 tsp soy sauce, Chilli flakes to taste, A pinch of black pepper, 100g high-protein paneer blended with hot water into a smooth puree, ½ tsp honey, chopped spring onion greens or coriander leaves, ½ tsp fresh lemon juice and last but not the least salt according to your taste.

Method

Step 1:  Mix the chicken with the baking soda, soy sauce, cornflour, salt and black pepper. After fully mixing, let it marinate for 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 2: Apply a thin layer of cooking oil spray to a nonstick pan. Place the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until the inside is still tender but the outside is gently browned. Take it out of the pan and put it aside.

Step 3: Melt the light butter in the same pan and sauté the chopped garlic until aromatic.

Step 4: Add the black pepper, soy sauce, chilli flakes and chopped green chilli. Mix thoroughly to blend the flavours.

Step 5: Lower the heat and add the pureed paneer gradually. After adding the honey and salt, simmer slowly until the sauce is creamy and smooth.

Step 6: Put the cooked chicken back in the pan and toss until the garlic butter sauce coats each piece equally. Add some chopped coriander or spring onions to finish.

Step 7: Just before serving, take off the heat and whisk in the fresh lemon juice to enhance the flavours.

Why This Recipe Stands Out

This version employs high-protein paneer to create a creamy texture while maintaining a very reasonable calorie count, in contrast to typical butter chicken recipes that frequently rely on cream. Garlic, soy sauce, chilli, and lemon juice create a layer of flavour without using too much oil or butter and chicken breast offers a significant amount of lean protein. 

Making meals at home gives those on a high-protein diet more control over the ingredients and serving sizes. This recipe can be made into a well-balanced lunch or dinner by serving it with rice, sauteed greens or steamed vegetables.