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Cook the chicken or turkey until just done, then let it rest briefly before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.
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Lighter Butter Chicken Rice Bowl
A lighter version of the classic butter chicken, made with Greek yogurt for creaminess and packed with flavor. Perfect for meal prep or a cozy night in, this dish offers a balanced and satisfying experience.
Total time50 min
Calories600 kcal
Protein50g
Serves2
Step by step
Method
- 01
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix diced chicken breast with all marinade ingredients. Let rest for 15–30 minutes.
- 02
Prepare Sauce Base: In a pan, sauté chopped onion until soft. Add diced tomatoes, Greek yogurt, and seasonings. Simmer briefly.
- 03
Blend Sauce: Blend the sauce until smooth and set aside.
- 04
Cook Chicken: In the same pan, cook the marinated chicken until fully cooked and slightly golden.
- 05
Combine: Pour the blended sauce over the chicken and let everything simmer together for a few minutes.
- 06
Cook Rice & Broccoli: Meanwhile, cook rice according to package instructions and steam the broccoli until tender-crisp.
- 07
Plate: Serve a base of rice, topped with saucy butter chicken, and broccoli on the side.
Useful, not complicated
Gabriela's tips
Small changes that make this recipe easier to fit into real life.
Make the grain ahead
Cook the rice, quinoa or couscous in advance and chill it promptly to make assembly faster on a busy day.
Useful for tomorrow
Cool leftovers promptly and refrigerate in a sealed container; add a splash of water when reheating to bring the texture back.
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