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Butternut Squash Butter Chicken

Butternut Squash Butter Chicken

A comforting and delicious Butternut Squash Butter Chicken that fuses creamy coconut milk with roasted butternut squash, perfect for family dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For the Sauce
  • 1 can Full-fat coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons Low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 3 cloves Minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons Garam masala
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Butternut squash cubes
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • skillet
  • Baking sheet

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and cube the butternut squash. Toss the cubes with olive oil, salt, and pepper on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then place in the skillet. Cook for about 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for a minute until fragrant. Pour in the coconut milk, soy sauce, honey, and garam masala, stirring to combine.
  4. Mix in the roasted butternut squash, reduce heat, and let simmer for about 10 minutes to meld flavors.
  5. Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 12000IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a zesty kick, drizzle with lime juice before serving.

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