Ingredients
2 tbsp unsalted halal-certified butter
1 medium onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
2 cups store-bought tomato sauce (no alcohol-additives)
1/2 cup heavy cream (non-alcoholic if needed)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken breast
Instructions
Preheat oven or rotisserie chicken to room temperature
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat
Sauté onion until golden and softened (6-8 minutes)
Add garlic and ginger; cook for 1 minute
Stir in cumin, turmeric, chili powder; cook 2 minutes
Pour in tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes
Blend sauce until smooth, return to skillet
Add heavy cream, salt, and black pepper; mix thoroughly
Fold in shredded chicken and warm gently (5-8 minutes)
Stir in garam masala and cilantro before serving
Notes
Use homemade tomato sauce as an alternative
Garnish with extra cream or yogurt for decadence
Pair with basmati rice, naan, or crusty bread
Storage tip: Freeze portions in airtight containers for up to 2 months
For halal substitution, use clarified butter (ghi) instead of regular butter
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Quick Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-inspired
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 300mg