Zayka Inspired Butter Chicken

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There is an Indian restaurant in our town that smells so fantastic, and I accidentally discovered the store-bought sauce that makes this dish smell exactly the same way. 

Serves 2


Meat:
  • 3 frozen chicken tenderloins
Vegetables:
  • 2 celery ribs
  • 1 carrot (1/2 cup grated)
  • 1/2 yellow onion
Condiments:
  • 1 tbsp EVOO 
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 jar (15 ounces) Patak's Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine (like cooking wine, or vermouth)
Carb:

Garnish:
  • 1 tbsp fresh minced cilantro 

Prep:
  1. put the frozen tenderloins in a large deli container and cover with water to thaw. set aside.
  2. rinse and trim the celery. dice it and microwave it in a microwave safe bowl for 2 minutes. set aside. 
  3. peel and grate the carrot. transfer it to another bowl, and set aside. 
  4. dice the onion. add it to it's own bowl. set aside. 
  5. rinse and mince the cilantro. add it to a bowl and set aside. 
  6. portion out the EVOO to a small deli container, and set aside.
  7. portion out the butter and add it to a small deli container (or leave it on it's wax paper) and set aside. 
  8. portion out the white wine into a small deli container, and set aside.
  9. transfer all of the prepped ingredients (minus the chicken) next to the stove for easy grab.
  10. take the lid off the sauce and place it near the other ingredients. 
  11. drain the chicken and cut it into bite-sized pieces with a sharp knife. 
  12. transfer it back to the deli container and set it near the other ingredients. 


Directions:
  1. Heat chicken and EVOO over medium-high heat (6) for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. remove chicken with a spatula, and transfer it to a separate bowl. Set aside. 
  3. reduce heat to medium-low (3), and add butter, celery, carrots, and onions. 
  4. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occassionally.
  5. deglaze the pan with white wine. stir. 30 seconds. 
  6. add sauce, and frozen rice. Stir. 
  7. reduce heat to low. Cover and allow to simmer for 5 minutes. 
  8. Stir. Add chicken back in, as well as garnishes. 
  9. cover and simmer for 5 more minutes. 
  10. turn off heat. stir. serve. 


Shown with smoked strawberry pepper salad




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