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15 Minute Butter Chicken Masala
15 Minute Butter Chicken Masala

15 Minute Butter Chicken Masala

with Peas, Green Beans and Rice

Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on October 04, 2025

Masala curries are versatile tomato-based dishes that work with a variety of proteins and vegetables. Combine that with butter chicken and you've got a crowd pleaser that's also ready in less than 15 minutes.

Tags:
Family Friendly
High Protein
Allergens:
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Boxes and ingredients are packed in facilities that handles Peanut, Nuts, Sesame, Fish, Crustaceans, Milk, Egg, Mustard, Celery, Soya, Gluten and Sulphites. Due to the war in Ukraine, it has been necessary to substitute sunflower oil with rapeseed oil in some products without a label change. The FSA have advised that allergic reactions to rapeseed oil are rare.

Total15 minutes
Active 15 minutes
DifficultyMedium

Ingredients

serving amount

150 grams

Basmati Rice

80 grams

Green Beans

240 grams

Diced British Chicken Breast

30 grams

Tomato Puree

1 sachet(s)

North Indian Style Spice Mix

10 grams

Chicken Stock Paste

75 grams

Creme Fraiche

(Contains: Milk)

120 grams

Peas

Not included in your delivery

½ tsp

Sugar for the Sauce

100 milliliter(s)

Water for the Sauce

20 grams

Butter

Nutritional information

Energy (kJ)2883 kJ
Energy (kcal)689 kcal
Fat24.2 g
of which saturates13.6 g
Carbohydrate75.7 g
of which sugars9.7 g
Dietary Fibre7.3 g
Protein42 g
Salt1.43 g
Always refer to the product label for the most accurate ingredient and allergen information.

Utensils

Medium Saucepan
Kettle
Pan

Cooking Instructions and Tips

Rice Time
1
  • Boil a half-full kettle.
  • Pour the boiled water into a saucepan with ¼ tsp salt on high heat.
  • Boil the rice, 10-12 mins.
  • Once cooked, drain and pop back in the pan and cover.
Get Frying
2
  • Meanwhile, heat a drizzle of oil in a frying pan on medium-high heat.
  • Trim the green beans. Cut into thirds.
  • Once hot, fry the chicken and green beans, 5-6 mins. Season with salt and pepper. IMPORTANT: Wash hands and utensils after handling raw meat.
Curry Up
3
  • Once the chicken has browned, stir in the tomato puree and North Indian style spice mix.
  • Add the sugar and water (see pantry for both).
  • Stir in the chicken stock paste.
  • Bring to the boil, then turn the heat down slightly. Simmer, 3-4 mins.
Dinner's Ready!
4
  • Next, stir in the creme fraiche.
  • Bring to the boil. Stir in the butter (see pantry).
  • Add the peas to the sauce. Cook, 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat. IMPORTANT: Cook so there's no pink in the middle of the chicken.
  • Taste and add salt and pepper if needed.
  • Serve your curry and rice in bowls.

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