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Butter Chicken Tacos Recipe

Butter Chicken Tacos

These Butter Chicken Tacos are an irresistible Indian dinner made with crispy tofu, bathed in aromatic butter chicken sauce, and served with warm and fluffy naan bread. The bold flavors of the spiced sauce and the 'chicken' texture of tofu make them super addictive. Crowned with a cooling Coconut Raita Sauce, red onions, and a fresh mint garnish, these vegan chicken tacos are a guaranteed showstopper for your holiday meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Lunch
Servings 6
Calories 602 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the tofu

For the butter chicken sauce

  • 1 onion finely diced
  • 1 inch cube grated ginger
  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • Pinch of chili flakes
  • 1 can ull fat coconut milk 15 oz
  • 1 cup passata
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Coconut Raita Sauce

  • 1 cup coconut yogurt
  • Squeeze of lemon
  • ⅓ grated cucumber
  • 3 tbsp fresh mint chopped
  • 3 tbsp fresh dill chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For Serving

  • 6 medium sized naans
  • Red onion slices
  • Fresh mint for garnish

Instructions
 

  • First, start by cooking your tofu. Rip into irregular chunks, then in a large bowl, toss in salt, cornstarch, and olive oil.
  • Bake at 400f for 35-40 minutes until the edges are crispy. Alternatively, you can also air fry at 400f for 15-20 minutes to save time and make this a 30-minute meal!
  • While your tofu bakes, make your butter chicken sauce! Sauté your onion until translucent, then add in your garlic and ginger and cook for another minute. Add in your spices and mix to toast for another minute.
  • Add in the rest of the ingredients and mix to combine. Season with a generous amount of salt and add pepper to taste.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer and leave to thicken, about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While that simmers, prepare your coconut raita sauce.
  • Grate your cucumber, then squeeze out the excess liquid with your hands.
  • Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve your butter chicken tacos with 4 large naan breads and top with your sauce, red onion, and a garnish of mint; enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 602kcalCarbohydrates: 65.4gProtein: 26.6gFat: 28.3gSaturated Fat: 14.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6.25gMonounsaturated Fat: 5.48gSodium: 722.8mgPotassium: 662.1mgFiber: 5.5gSugar: 11.9gVitamin A: 13.33IUVitamin C: 6.69mgCalcium: 605.9mgIron: 8mg
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