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Butter Chicken

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, mildly spiced tomato-butter sauce with a hint of cream. The most beloved dish in Indian cuisine for good reason.

DinnerIndianMedium

15 min

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Total

4

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Ingredients

For the chicken

For the sauce

Instructions

1

Marinate the chicken cubes in yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, and 1/2 tsp salt for at least 15 minutes.

2

Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken pieces for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides (they don't need to be cooked through). Remove and set aside.

3

In the same skillet, melt the remaining butter. Saute the onion for 4-5 minutes until softened. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute.

4

Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, and remaining salt. Simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

5

Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth (or leave chunky if preferred). Stir in the heavy cream.

6

Return the chicken to the sauce. Simmer on low for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

7

Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve over basmati rice or with warm naan bread.

Nutrition per Serving

480kcal

Calories

36g

Protein

16g

Carbs

30g

Fat

3g

Fiber

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