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Vegan Butter Chicken

15 Min2 PortionsSimple 5.0 (1)

Vegan Butter Chicken
69g Protein
682 kcal
24g Carbs
32g Fat

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Ingredients

2 serv.
  • Basis
  • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
  • 1 piece Onionhacked
  • 3 piece Chili peppershacked, colorful
  • 4 Toes Garlichacked
  • Spices & Pastes
  • 4 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1.5 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Corianderground
  • 1.5 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 0.5 tsp coriander seed
  • 1 Msp Pepper
  • 1 Msp Musk
  • Sauce
  • 1 Dose Tomatoeshacked
  • 200 ml Water
  • 250 ml Coconut milklight
  • 0.5 piece LemonBattery
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Price Salt
  • 1 Price Pepper
  • Protein
  • 400 g chicken alternativevegan
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Instructions

  1. Sauté onion

    Sauté the onion in some coconut oil until translucent, then add the chili and toss.

  2. Garlic & Tomato Paste

    Sauté the garlic briefly and stir in the tomato paste.

  3. Toast spices

    Add the spices and stir until it smells right, then deglaze with chopped tomatoes, water, and coconut milk.

    Toast spices well for a more intense flavor

  4. Taste the sauce

    Season with lemon juice, soy sauce, salt, and pepper, and let simmer on low heat.

  5. Add Protein

    Sauté the chicken alternative and add it to the sauce.

  6. Complete

    Bring to a brief boil again and enjoy immediately.

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Tips & variations

With Tempeh · With Tofu · Sharper
  • With Tempeh

    Cut tempeh into cubes, sauté, and use

  • With Tofu

    Cube tofu, sauté it, and use it as a protein source

  • Sharper

    Add more chili peppers or cayenne pepper

Tools I use

Kitchen towels, Large stainless steel cooking pot, Large Non-Stick Pan

About this recipe

Ready in just 15 minutes with 140g of protein and perfect for meal prep. You can…

Ready in just 15 minutes with 140g of protein and perfect for meal prep. You can use any protein source - whether tempeh, tofu, or meat alternative, just sauté it beforehand.

This creamy vegan Butter Chicken is prepared in just 15 minutes and delivers a whopping 140g of protein. Perfect for meal prep and can be made with any protein source of your choice.

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