Delicious and simple, this butter chicken recipe for toddlers is the perfect meal to make for your little ones! With only a few ingredients, this dish can be prepared in minutes and is sure to become a favourite in your toddler’s meal rotation. Enjoy this delicious Indian flavour in the comfort of your own home by following this easy-to-follow Toddler Recipes Australia blog post.

General Information

Servings: 4 Keywords: butter chicken, curry, toddler-friendly Calories: 300 Protein: 9 g Carbs: 21 g Fats: 15 g Preparation Time: 15 min Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 250g boneless and skinless chicken, like thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 2 tablespoons neutral-flavored oil, like vegetable or canola
• 2 tablespoons ginger, minced
• 2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 400g canned diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup fresh coriander, finely chopped

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes.
3. Add the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, cardamom, garam masala, and cayenne pepper and cook, stirring frequently, for 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and pinch of salt and pepper, stirring to combine.
6. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
7. Add the yogurt and butter and stir to combine.
8. Simmer for an additional 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
9. Sprinkle with the fresh coriander and stir to combine.
10. Serve warm with rice, naan, or chapati.

Recommended sides

• Rice
• Naan
• Chapati