⏱ 70 min totalEasy Indian Butter Chicken
Per 1 serving · 292 g · 13 ingredients
of a 2,000 cal day
- Protein14g6% of calories
- Carbs33g14% of calories
- Fat81g79% of calories
At a glance
One serving of Easy Indian Butter Chicken (292 g) has 909 calories, with 14 g of protein, 33 g of carbohydrates and 81 g of fat. Most of its energy comes from fat (79% of calories). It is high in protein (29% DV), Vitamin A (85% DV) and Vitamin E (25% DV). Keep an eye on sodium, saturated fat and cholesterol, which provide 53%, 237% and 91% of the daily value.
High in
20%+ of the daily value
- Protein29%
- Vitamin A85%
- Vitamin E25%
- Thiamine34%
- Niacin34%
- Vitamin B638%
Good source of
10–19% of the daily value
- Riboflavin (B2)18%
- Vitamin B1215%
- Choline12%
- Calcium14%
- Copper10%
Watch
20%+ of the daily value
- Sodium53%
- Saturated fat237%
- Cholesterol91%
Ingredients
For one serving. Tap an ingredient to see its nutrition.
³⁄₁₆ cup Butter
³⁄₁₆ medium Onion
³⁄₁₆ tbsp Garlic
³⁄₁₆ can Tomatoes
½ cup, fluid Heavy whipping cream- 🥄⅓ tsp Salt
³⁄₁₆ tsp Cayenne pepper
³⁄₁₆ tsp Black pepper- 🥄³⁄₁₆ tsp Garam masala
⅓ breast fillet Chicken breast
⅓ tbsp Canola oil- 🥄½ tsp Tandoori masala
³⁄₁₆ cup White rice
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- 2
Cook the rice according to package instructions.
- 3
In a skillet, melt a few tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
- 4
In a saucepan, melt the remaining butter over medium-high heat. Add the canned tomatoes, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the caramelized onions.
- 5
While the sauce is simmering, toss the cubed chicken breast with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Once done, add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve the butter chicken with the prepared rice.
Vitamins & minerals
Amounts for 1 serving (292 g). Bars show % of the daily value.
Vitamins
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 763 μg | 85% |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 9% |
| Vitamin D | 1 μg | 9% |
| Vitamin E | 4 mg | 25% |
| Vitamin K | 8 μg | 7% |
| Thiamine | 0.4 mg | 34% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg | 18% |
| Niacin | 5 mg | 34% |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.5 mg | 38% |
| Folate (B9) | 87 μg | 22% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.4 μg | 15% |
| Pantothenic acid | 1 mg | 26% |
| Choline | 65 mg | 12% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 137 mg | 14% |
| Iron | 3 mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 369 mg | 8% |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 216 mg | 31% |
| Zinc | 1 mg | 9% |
| Copper | 0.1 mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg | 20% |
| Selenium | 15 μg | 28% |
Full breakdown · 43 more nutrients
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Alanine | 1 g | — |
| Alpha Linolenic Acid (ALA) | 0.2 g | — |
| Alpha carotene | 0 μg | — |
| Arginine | 1 g | — |
| Aspartic acid | 1 g | — |
| Beta carotene | 290 μg | — |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | — |
| Cystine | 0.2 g | — |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) | 0 g | — |
| Docosapentaenoic Acid (DPA) | 0 g | — |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) | 0 g | — |
| Fluoride | 7 μg | — |
| Fructose | 1 g | — |
| Galactose | 0 g | — |
| Glucose | 1 g | — |
| Glutamic acid | 3 g | — |
| Glycine | 1 g | — |
| Histidine | 0.4 g | — |
| Hydroxyproline | 0 g | — |
| Isoleucine | 1 g | — |
| Lactose | 0 g | — |
| Leucine | 1 g | — |
| Lycopene | 803 μg | — |
| Lysine | 1 g | — |
| Maltose | 0 g | — |
| Methionine | 0.4 g | — |
| Monounsaturated fats | 24 g | — |
| Phenylalanine | 1 g | — |
| Polyunsaturated fats | 4 g | — |
| Proline | 1 g | — |
| Retinol | 739 μg | — |
| Serine | 1 g | — |
| Starch | 0 g | — |
| Sucrose | 0.2 g | — |
| Theobromine | 0 mg | — |
| Threonine | 1 g | — |
| Total omega 3 | 0.2 g | — |
| Total omega 6 | 2 g | — |
| Tryptophan | 0.2 g | — |
| Tyrosine | 1 g | — |
| Valine | 1 g | — |
| Vitamin D2 | 0 μg | — |
| Vitamin D3 | 1 μg | — |
Burning 909 calories
Estimated for a 70 kg (154 lb) adult using MET values from the Compendium of Physical Activities.
- 173minWalking (3.5 mph)
- 109minCycling (moderate)
- 76minRunning (6 mph)
- 128minSwimming laps
Common questions
How many calories are in Easy Indian Butter Chicken?
One serving of Easy Indian Butter Chicken (1 serving) has 909 calories, which works out to 311 calories per 100 g. That is about 46% of a 2,000-calorie day.
Is Easy Indian Butter Chicken high in protein?
It provides a solid 14 g of protein per serving (29% of the 50 g daily value), but protein supplies only 6% 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 Easy Indian Butter Chicken keto-friendly?
It is hard to fit into a strict keto diet. One serving has 30 g of net carbs and 14% of its calories come from carbohydrates, while most keto plans cap net carbs at 20–50 g per day.
How much sodium is in Easy Indian Butter Chicken?
1215 mg per serving, which is high (20% or more of the 2,300 mg daily value).
How much sugar is in Easy Indian Butter Chicken?
5 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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