Our spin on this takeaway dish doesn’t skimp on flavour. We’ve balanced a full-bodied sauce with plenty of veggies to make this a weeknight meal everyone can enjoy.
Recipe: Butter chicken
Prep and cooking time: 40 mins
Serves: 2
Ingredients
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 small brown onion, diced
1 small garlic clove, finely diced or minced
350g chicken breast or thigh, diced
2 tbsp tandoori paste
1 tbsp tomato paste
200ml chicken stock
100ml double cream
1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets
2 tbsp Greek yoghurt
50g flaked almonds (optional)
1 large handful fresh coriander, roughly chopped
200g spring greens or your favourite green veg
Method
Heat the oil in a lidded frying pan or saucepan, over medium heat. Fry the onion and garlic, until soft.
Add the chicken and fry until browned.
Stir in the tandoori and tomato paste.
Pour in the stock and cream, and season with salt and pepper. Stir for 1-2mins.
Add the cauliflower florets and reduce the heat to simmer, covered with a lid, for 10mins. Take the lid off and increase the heat for another 10mins, until the cauliflower is tender and the sauce has thickened and reduced. For a thicker sauce, double the cream to 200ml or use 100ml creme fraiche instead of cream.
Serve with yoghurt, flaked almonds, coriander, and steamed spring greens.
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Sarah
11 January, 2023
Hi, I have been doing Second Nature since last January and whilst it has been a very slow process, it has been a successful one as I am nearly 2 1/2 stone down and about 4 ibs off my target weight. I no longer subscribe to the plan as my initial subscription, I felt gave me all the tools I needed and I keep up to date with any social media posts. I also feel like this is now a lifestyle and really enjoy it and can easily zip up a size 10 pair of jeans!!
During the last year, I did not restrict my alcohol intake (mainly wine) at all however I am currently doing Dry January and am absolutely ravenous to the point I can feel a bit wobbly at times. I assume this is due to the calories not consumed because I am not drinking wine. Is this something I should battle through and the symptoms will ease or should I increase my food intake to compensate bearing in mind I would really like those last few pounds off and if so, what sort of food should I be replacing the wine with? I have struggled with diets previously due to hunger and do not want to fall of the wagon at this stage having done so well so far.
Many thanks,
Sarah
Anna
26 January, 2023
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your comment!
In this case, it could be that you are dehydrated. We would recommend you increase your water intake.
Thanks!
The Second Nature Team
Jayne Stamp
29 January, 2022
Hi I’m thinking about coming back however I’ve now been told I have very cholestrol I’m concerned that the recipes don’t address this.
Anna
17 March, 2022
Hi Jayne,
Thanks for your comment, we’d love to welcome you back to the Second Nature programme 🙂
The best way to improve your cholesterol levels in addition to your current treatment is to follow a healthy, balanced diet and exercise regularly. The Second Nature programme will help you do both of these things, as well as improve your sleep and reduce your stress.
Our nutrition recommendations encourage eating a wide variety of whole foods (protein, dairy, whole grains, fruit, vegetables, and healthy fats) and reducing processed foods. We know processed foods tend to contain high amounts of added sugar, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats – all of which will have the biggest impact on your cholesterol levels.
While we provide advice for improving your lifestyle, it’s important first and foremost follow any recommendations from your medical team.
If you already have an account with us and would like to restart, please email support@secondnature.io. If you don’t currently have an account with us, you can take our health quiz here to register 🙂
Anna
2 February, 2022
Hi Jayne,
The best way to improve cholesterol levels in addition to any current treatment is to follow a healthy balanced diet and exercise regularly.
Our nutrition recommendations encourage eating a wide variety of whole foods (protein, dairy, whole grains, fruit, vegetables, and healthy fats) and reducing processed foods. We know processed foods tend to contain high amounts of added sugar, refined carbohydrates, and trans fats – all of which will have the biggest impact on your cholesterol levels.
While we provide advice for improving your lifestyle, it’s important first and foremost follow any recommendations from your medical team.
If you have any questions about restarting, please don’t hesitate to email support@secondnature.io 😊
Fiona Brownlie
20 January, 2022
Hi, my big thing is comfort eating. I have put on 6 stone after being a victim of narcissistic abuse. Although out of the situation, I still have to have communication and it’s a trigger, I’m still suffering PTSD from it and have days where all I do is comfort eat. Are there people to help with this emotional type of eating?
Anna
17 March, 2022
Hi Fiona,
I’m so sorry to hear what you’ve been through. We don’t have health coaches trained to help specifically with PTSD, but we do have extensive learning content and support for emotional eating. You’ll have various tools in-app to help you identify emotional eating triggers. Our programme will help you to develop healthier habits in place of emotional eating habits.
If you’d like to learn more about Second Nature, you can take our health quiz here, or email support@secondnature.io with any questions 🙂
Margaret
29 December, 2021
I am Diabetic type2 and Cealiac
Anna
29 January, 2022
Hi Margaret,
We take a holistic approach to lifestyle change at Second Nature, all of which can have a positive impact on the management of your diabetes.
Alongside providing advice on which foods to choose, we’ll also help you to increase your exercise, get a better night’s sleep, and reduce your stress levels.
We recommend informing your GP, diabetes nurse, or specialised dietitian prior to signing up, and checking in with them regularly throughout the programme in case any of your medications need to be adjusted.
Gluten is found in many foods, including pasta, bread, cereals. Our nutrition advice follows a lower-carbohydrate approach. This will naturally help you to avoid a lot of wheat and gluten-containing products.
We also recommend a number of gluten-free complex carbohydrate alternatives such as brown rice, quinoa, and legumes/lentils.
If you’d like to try any of the gluten-containing recipes, such as our lentil bolognese, gluten-free alternatives are readily available in the supermarket.
If you’d like to learn more about our programme, you can take our health quiz here, or email support@secondnature.io with any questions 🙂
Cath
18 September, 2021
I’ve tried Noom and didn’t really get on with it. Is Second Nature the UK version of Noom? How does it compare?
Anna
21 September, 2021
Hi Cath,
Thanks for your comment and interest in our programme!
I am really enjoying your ethos a d find your app so simple to use. Looking forward to starting and am already changing my old ways!! Thank you SN.
Anna
3 August, 2021
Hi Jacqueline, we’re so pleased to hear this! 😊🙌 Thanks for writing, and glad you’re enjoying the programme.
valerie smith
19 May, 2021
I have been told my the Doctor that I need to lose weight so I am hoping your diet will get me started. Thank you.
Anna
22 June, 2021
Hi Valerie, thanks for your interest in our programme! We’d love to help you on your weight loss journey. If you haven’t already registered for our programme, you can get started by taking our health quiz here.
