⏱ 30 min totalButter Chicken
Per 1 serving · 226 g · 12 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein19g17% of calories
- Carbs15g13% of calories
- Fat35g70% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Butter Chicken (226 g) has 434 calories, with 19 g of protein, 15 g of carbohydrates and 35 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (70% of calories). It is high in protein (38% DV), niacin (38% DV) and Vitamin B6 (38% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 31%, 96% and 36% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein38%
- Niacin38%
- Vitamin B638%
- Vitamin B1225%
- Iron46%
- Phosphorus33%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Dietary fiber10%
- Vitamin A13%
- Vitamin C15%
- Vitamin E16%
- Riboflavin (B2)16%
- Choline12%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium31%
- Saturated fat96%
- Cholesterol36%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
½ tbsp Coconut oil
1 thigh, bone removed Chicken thigh
⅜ medium Onion
¾ clove Garlic
⅛ tsp Coriander seed
⅛ tsp, ground Cardamom
¼ tsp, ground Cumin seed
¼ tsp Chili powder
¼ can (6 oz) Tomato paste
⅛ cup Coconut milk- 🥄¼ tsp Salt
½ tbsp Butter
Directions
- 1
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.
- 2
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.
- 3
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.
- 4
Serve and enjoy!
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (226 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 113 μg | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 14 mg | 15% |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 μg | 1% |
| Vitamin E | 2 mg | 16% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.1 mg | 9% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 16% |
| Niacin | 6 mg | 38% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Folate (B9) | 20 μg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 1 μg | 25% |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.4 mg | 7% |
| Choline | 67 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 54 mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 46% |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% |
| Magnesium | 58 mg | 14% |
| Phosphorus | 234 mg | 33% |
| Zinc | 2 mg | 17% |
| Copper | 0.3 mg | 33% |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 25% |
| Selenium | 21 μg | 38% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 26 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 2 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 498 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 1 μg | — |
| Fructose | 3 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 3 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 4 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.5 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 12,225 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0.1 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 9 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 69 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0.1 g | — |
| Sucrose | 1 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 3 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 0.2 μg | — |
Burning 434 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 82minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 52minCycling (moderate)
- 36minRunning (6 mph)
- 61minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Butter Chicken?
One serving of Butter Chicken (1 serving) has 434 calories, which works out to 192 calories per 100 g. That is about 22% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Butter Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 19 g of protein per serving (38% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 17% of its calories, so it is not a protein-dense food. Foods where protein provides 30% or more of calories are generally considered protein-dense.
Is Butter Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 12 g of net carbs and 13% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Butter Chicken?
709 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Butter Chicken?
7 g of total sugars per serving. Labels list total sugars, which include natural sugars from fruit and milk as well as any added sugars.
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