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Butter Chicken

Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe: Easy Step-by-Step Guide

This delicious Butter Chicken combines tender marinated chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts approximately 680g
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 cup canned tomato puree approximately 240ml
  • 1 cup heavy cream approximately 240ml
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter approximately 56g
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • to taste salt

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix yogurt with garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and salt. Coat the chicken in the mixture and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 10 minutes). Remove from skillet and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add more butter if needed and sauté chopped onions until translucent. Stir in tomato puree and spices; cook for about 5 minutes.
  4. Return chicken to skillet and stir well to coat in sauce. Gradually add heavy cream while mixing; simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 28g

Notes

This Butter Chicken pairs wonderfully with naan or basmati rice for an authentic experience.

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