How To Make Easy Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
Instructions
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In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent.
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Add the minced garlic and ginger paste to the pan and cook for another minute.
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Add the garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder to the pan. Stir well to coat the onions, garlic, and ginger with the spices.
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Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until browned on all sides.
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Add the tomato puree to the pan and stir well to combine with the chicken and spices.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Stir in the heavy cream and yogurt until well combined. Season with salt to taste.
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Continue to simmer for another 10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
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Serve the butter chicken over steamed basmati rice or with naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories : 452kcal
- Total Fat : 30g
- Saturated Fat : 17g
- Cholesterol : 170mg
- Sodium : 362mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 10g
- Sugar : 5g
- Protein : 36g
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