Name: Butter chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thighs (or breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces); 1 cup plain yogurt; 4 tablespoons butter; 1 onion (finely chopped); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 1- inch ginger (grated); 1 can tomato sauce (15 oz); 1/2 cup heavy cream; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon paprika; Salt and pepper (to taste); Fresh cilantro (for garnish)

Butter chicken

Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with marinated, grilled chicken pieces in a creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce. It’s rich, flavorful, and often served with rice or naan bread.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Course Dinner, Lunch

Cuisine Indian

Servings servings

Calories 585 kcal

Ingredients

1.5 lbs chicken thighs or breast, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup plain yogurt
4 tablespoons butter
1 onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1- inch ginger grated
1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
1/2 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

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Instructions

In a bowl, mix the yogurt with a tablespoon of garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken pieces, making sure they are well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably overnight.
In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until soft and translucent.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
Pour in the tomato sauce and simmer for about 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 585kcal (29%)Carbohydrates: 19g (6%)Protein: 34g (68%)Fat: 42g (65%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 210mg (70%)Sodium: 992mg (43%)Potassium: 1071mg (31%)Fiber: 4g (17%)Sugar: 12g (13%)Vitamin A: 1437IU (29%)Vitamin C: 17mg (21%)Calcium: 167mg (17%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

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