Butter Chicken Bowl with Sweetpotatoes
Created for the North Carolina SweetPotato Commission by: Bucket List Tummy, Sarah Schlichter MPH, RDN
Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 Pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 1½ Tbsp. garlic minced
- 2 tsp. ginger minced
- ½ onion diced
- 2 medium sweetpotatoes cubed
- 1½ cups crushed tomatoes
- 2 tsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. cumin (ground)
- 1 tsp. red chili powder
- 2 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1¼ cup coconut milk
- cilantro
- 1½ cups rice
- naan bread optional
Instructions
Stovetop Directions
- In a medium to the large pan, saute 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add your chicken thighs and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook chicken thighs for 6-8 minutes, flipping halfway until both sides are golden and it is cooked through.
- Remove chicken from pan and transfer to a plate or bowl to cool.
- Using the same medium to large pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger. Sautee for 2 minutes.
- Add onion and sweetpotatoes. Cover pan and cook for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until sweetpotatoes start to soften. Make sure the sweetpotatoes aren’t cut too large or they will take longer to cook.
- Add tomatoes and spices, stirring everything together. Bring to a simmer and continue to stir occasionally for 5-6 minutes. Add the heavy cream and chicken and continue to stir for 5-6 more minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, cook your rice according to the directions.
- Serve chicken over rice and/or with naan bread. Enjoy!
Instant Pot Directions
- Turn your Instant Pot to the saute setting. (See your manufacturer's guide for detailed instructions on how to use your instant pot.)
- Add the butter. Once butter has melted, add garlic and ginger. Sautee for 1-2 minutes.
- While still on the saute setting, add the onion, sweetpotatoes, canned tomatoes, and spices to the Instant Pot. Cook for 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken thighs, water, and heavy cream, and stir everything together.
- Put the instant pot lid on, close it, seal it (according to manufacturers directions), and set on “HIGH” for 5 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally and remove the lid from Instant pot.
- Garnish with cilantro, and serve over rice/with naan bread.
Notes
Nutrition Facts
Butter Chicken Bowl with Sweetpotatoes
Serving Size
1 1/5 of recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
723
% Daily Value*
Fat
27
g
42
%
Saturated Fat
14
g
88
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
8
g
Cholesterol
173
mg
58
%
Sodium
731
mg
32
%
Potassium
1311
mg
37
%
Carbohydrates
76
g
25
%
Fiber
7
g
29
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
44
g
88
%
Vitamin A
14316
IU
286
%
Vitamin C
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
134
mg
13
%
Iron
7
mg
39
%
Net Carbohydrates
69
g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 11/5 of recipeCalories: 723kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 44gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 173mgSodium: 731mgPotassium: 1311mgFiber: 7gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 14316IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 134mgIron: 7mgNet Carbohydrates: 69g