Where to get Butter Chicken Sauce
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2009 Mar 4
Captain Caper--bear in mind, when you're talking about "artificial flavours" that a company can list flavouring as being "natural" even if it's not made from what it's supposed to taste like. For example, raspberry jam can have "natural flavour" that is not from raspberries, but rather from modified corn products, or something that is "lemon flavoured" might have a cheaper acidic liquid in it (some sort of vinegar) that has been modified.
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As for the Butter Chicken Sauce, I've been impressed with the PC stuff and I would say it's comparable to the other brands, but slightly cheaper--which right now is not a bad thing.
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As for the Butter Chicken Sauce, I've been impressed with the PC stuff and I would say it's comparable to the other brands, but slightly cheaper--which right now is not a bad thing.
2009 Mar 3
Captain C - With all due respect... These are two "very different" products.
I have been very happy with the "jarred" sauce, and you are not the first person who has told me they've been disappointed with the "prepared dish" in the Frozen Food Section.
No real surprise there... I have to say that I haven't been a big fan in general of prepared dishes in the Frozen Food aisle at Loblaws.
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MMF - I totally agree... speed and convenience are always a BONUS... and I've discovered you can always "spice up the dish" if that is your preference. I have also found that if one uses the whole jar as recommended to the amount of chicken, it is not thick enough for my personal taste, so now I either use half-a-jar or double the amount of chicken, and have leftovers for another day. MMF, Thanks to this post, I now recall that it was you who recommended this item to me at least a year ago.
I have been very happy with the "jarred" sauce, and you are not the first person who has told me they've been disappointed with the "prepared dish" in the Frozen Food Section.
No real surprise there... I have to say that I haven't been a big fan in general of prepared dishes in the Frozen Food aisle at Loblaws.
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MMF - I totally agree... speed and convenience are always a BONUS... and I've discovered you can always "spice up the dish" if that is your preference. I have also found that if one uses the whole jar as recommended to the amount of chicken, it is not thick enough for my personal taste, so now I either use half-a-jar or double the amount of chicken, and have leftovers for another day. MMF, Thanks to this post, I now recall that it was you who recommended this item to me at least a year ago.
2009 Mar 3
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Quite some time ago, I decided to try the PC Butter Chicken.
What a disappointment. Super-processed pre-cooked chicken chunks (that were fluffy?) in a frozen sauce (That is to say the meat was not even cooked in the sauce).
Even with all the thickeners, and not much much real cream, the sauce was still thin and soupy. Poor chicken to sauce ratio. Even the customer feedback on the Loblaws website, clearly stated that there was way more sauce than chicken.
The taste was almost OK. I dared not read the ingredients list... I was scared to see if there was artificial flavours. Yeeesh.
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Quite some time ago, I decided to try the PC Butter Chicken.
What a disappointment. Super-processed pre-cooked chicken chunks (that were fluffy?) in a frozen sauce (That is to say the meat was not even cooked in the sauce).
Even with all the thickeners, and not much much real cream, the sauce was still thin and soupy. Poor chicken to sauce ratio. Even the customer feedback on the Loblaws website, clearly stated that there was way more sauce than chicken.
The taste was almost OK. I dared not read the ingredients list... I was scared to see if there was artificial flavours. Yeeesh.
2009 Mar 3
I totally agree! I very rarely buy pre-made sauces or meals but tried it on a whim a while ago and now use it when I have a craving for quick indian. By the time the rice is cooked the chicken, sauce and pompadoms are ready:)
As for the blue menu version. Can't imagine it being very good as it is 'butter' chicken sauce how could it be good without lots of clarrified butter???
It is like low fat alfredo sauce, what is the point?
As for the blue menu version. Can't imagine it being very good as it is 'butter' chicken sauce how could it be good without lots of clarrified butter???
It is like low fat alfredo sauce, what is the point?
2009 Mar 3
PRESIDENT'S CHOICE
This product was first brought to my attention via Ottawa Foodies (sorry can't recall which Poster).
I initially tried the Blue Menu version, and was highly disappointed (just not rich enough... somethings are not meant for "healthy" eating)... it was then suggested that I stick with the regular "hi-test" version, and I have to say I've been happy ever since.
A great product to have around for those nights when you want something quick, easy and flavourful.
This product was first brought to my attention via Ottawa Foodies (sorry can't recall which Poster).
I initially tried the Blue Menu version, and was highly disappointed (just not rich enough... somethings are not meant for "healthy" eating)... it was then suggested that I stick with the regular "hi-test" version, and I have to say I've been happy ever since.
A great product to have around for those nights when you want something quick, easy and flavourful.
BigMouth
While I would love to use the product tagged by Food&Think, I am afraid that looking at its food label is too scary. As I recall, the sodium and fat content is TOO ridiculous! The Blue Menu is a viable alternative.