How To Make Butter Chicken Recipe
The breast is the leanest part of a chicken. No wonder a lot of health buffs and fitness enthusiasts are drawn to this specific cut of meat. Besides that, you can make all kinds of dishes with it! Just take a look at this collection of chicken breast recipes, and you’ll be surprised by the range of options. Try it out and make everything from crispy baked dishes to tender slow-cooked renditions.
Serves:
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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In a bowl, marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
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Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a pan and sauté the marinated chicken until it turns golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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In the same pan, add the remaining butter and sauté the chopped onions until they turn translucent.
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Add the tomato puree, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves to the pan. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well with the sauce. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
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Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves and serve hot with naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 372kcal
- Total Fat : 22g
- Saturated Fat : 12g
- Cholesterol : 132mg
- Sodium : 658mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 12g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 6g
- Protein : 31g
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