Butter Chicken

Submitted by Mary Jenny

"Butter chicken is a family favourite and an easy step into Indian flavours that even kids will enjoy. Use a butter chicken sauce to make this classic dish an easy and quick homemade meal. The addition of chick peas adds fibre, protein, and is an inexpensive way to stretch a meal to feed more people at your table."

 

• Ready In: 20mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed fat
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 400 ml butter, chicken sauce (Great Value)
• 1 1⁄2 cups frozen peas
• 540 ml great value chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 fresh cilantro (optional)

directions

1. Cut chicken into large cubes. Heat a large, deep frypan over high. Add oil, then chicken and salt. Cook 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken is partially cooked and slightly golden.
2. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in sauce. Cook covered for 5 to 8 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked. Stir in peas and chick peas and cook another 3 to 5 minutes or until heated through. Stir in cilantro. Serve over rice.