The Better Butter Chicken!

Better Butter Chicken!

"Reprinted with permission from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry! by Janet and Greta Podleski."

NI: 293 calories, 11.4g fat, 2.9g fiber

Yield: 5 servings

2 tbsp butter

1c chopped onions

2 tsp minced garlic

1 tbsp grated gingerroot

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 ground turmeric

1/4 tsp ground cinnamon

1 can (19 0z/540ml) diced tomatoes, undrained

2 tbsp tomato paste

1 tbsp brown sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 whole cooked rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat cut up

1/3 c light (5%) cream

1/4c light sour cream or plain yogurt

1 tbsp minced fresh cilantro

Hot, cooked basmati rice (optional)

Melt butter in a deep, 10 inch skillet over medium heat. Add onions and garlic. Cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are tender, about 5 minutes. Add ginger root, chili, powder, turmeric, and cinnamon. Cook 1 more minute. Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add cut up chicken, cream, and sour cream. Simmer, uncovered for 5 more minutes. Remove form heat and stir in cilantro. Serve over hot basmati rice, if desired.