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Butter Chicken Bites with Zucchini Noodles

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Butter Chicken Bites with Zucchini Noodles is a low-carb, Indian-inspired dish featuring tender marinated chicken in a creamy tomato-based sauce served over sautéed zucchini noodles. It’s a healthy, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights or meal prep.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or ghee (for cooking)
  • 2 tbsp butter or ghee
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 cup tomato puree or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and salt. Marinate for at least 20 minutes (up to 4 hours).
  2. Heat oil or ghee in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in batches and cook until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter. Add chopped onion and cook until soft. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 more minute.
  4. Add tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder (if using), and salt. Simmer for 8–10 minutes.
  5. Stir in cream and return chicken to pan. Simmer for 5–7 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is coated.
  6. In a separate pan, heat olive oil. Add spiralized zucchini and sauté for 2–3 minutes until just tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve butter chicken bites over zucchini noodles and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • Use chicken thighs for more flavor and moisture.
  • Zucchini noodles cook quickly—avoid overcooking to prevent sogginess.
  • Coconut cream can replace dairy cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Make the sauce ahead and store separately from noodles for best texture when reheating.

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