SIBO Butter Chicken Curry - The Healthy Gut (2024)

Meal Type: Dinner
Diet Type: Dairy free, Gluten free, Grain free, Phase 1 Semi Restricted, Phase 2 Reintroduce
Cooking Time: Under 1 hour

Prep:6 hrs

Cook:30 mins

Yields:4 serves

Butter chicken is a hugely popular Indian curry, yet normally contains onion, garlic and cream, making it unsuitable for those treating SIBO. This version packs a flavour punch and tastes just a good as the real thing, without causing any irritation. This dish will become a family favourite as it is easy to make, fills the house with a wonderful aroma and is delicious.

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Ingredients

Marinade

2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground ginger
1 tsp ground cardamon
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground paprika
¼-½ tsp ground cayennepepper
1 cup canned coconut milk

Cauliflower Rice

2 cups cauliflower florets
1 tbs coconut oil
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp salt
¼ bunch fresh cilantro,chopped

Butter Chicken

6 free-range chicken thighs, cubed
2 tbs coconut oil
2 tbs tomato paste
½ lemon, juiced
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Method

To make the marinade, mix all of the spices together in a large bowl. Stir in the coconut milk and mix until thoroughly combined. Add in the chicken pieces, and stir to cover with the marinade. Marinate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
To make the curry, remove the chicken pieces from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Heat the coconut oil in a wok or deep frying pan over a medium-high heat. Brown the chicken then add the remaining marinade. Stir in the tomato paste and lemon juice. Reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make the fragrant rice. Heat a wok over a high heat and melt the coconut oil. Add in the spices. Stir fry for 1 minute, then add in the rice and salt. Stir constantly until the rice is hot and completely covered with the spices. Remove from the heat and stir in the chopped cilantro.
To serve, divide the cauliflower rice over four bowls and top with the butter chicken. Sprinkle with some extra chopped cilantro. You could also serve this with some steamed vegetables.

Note

You can also cook this recipe in the slow cooker. Once the chicken has marinated, place all ingredients for the Butter Chicken (except the fresh cilantro) into your slow cooker and cook on low for 6 hours. Cook the rice separately.

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