Butter Chicken

This Indian butter chicken is tender, chicken marinated with warm spices and cooked in a rich, creamy tomato sauce.

Course main meal chicken

Cuisine Indian

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 35

Servings servings

Calories 385kcal

Author Beth Pierce

Ingredients

Marinade

½ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
2 large boneless, skinless, chicken breasts 1¼-1½lbs cut into ½ inch pieces

Butter Chicken

3 tablespoon butter
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup heavy cream
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Instructions

Stir the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, and smoked paprika in a medium bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for 2 hours to overnight.
Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked chicken to a plate.
Add more butter or oil if needed. Add the onion and cook over medium heat until soft. Reduce the heat to low, then add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in the tomato sauce and simmer for 6-7 minutes. Slowly stir in the heavy cream and simmer for 2 minutes.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and simmer for a few minutes. Garnish with cilantro and serve over rice with warm or toasted naan bread.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave at reduced power for short increments.
Freeze in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

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