Name: Butter Chicken – Indian
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 People
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken Breast; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 1 tsp Chili Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 4 tbsp Butter; 1 1/2 cups Yellow Onion; 3 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Chili Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper; 1 tbsp Grated Ginger; 3 cloves Garlic; 3 inch Cinnamon Stick; to taste Salt; to taste Pepper; 14 oz Tomato Sauce; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tbsp Butter

Recipe Summary

A rich and creamy Indian butter chicken recipe featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a flavorful tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting dinner, served with rice or naan.

All Ingredients - For Chicken

Chicken Breast 2 lbs
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Chili Powder 1 tsp
Turmeric 1/2 tsp

All Ingredients - For Sauce

Butter 4 tbsp
Yellow Onion 1 1/2 cups
Garam Masala 3 tsp
Chili Powder 1 tsp
Cumin 1 tsp
Cayenne Pepper 1 tsp
Grated Ginger 1 tbsp
Garlic 3 cloves
Cinnamon Stick 3 inch
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
Tomato Sauce 14 oz
Water 1 cup
Heavy Cream 1 cup
Butter 2 tbsp

⚠ Contains Allergens

Dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Cut 2 lbs of chicken breast into cubes. In a bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1/2 tsp turmeric. Mix thoroughly to coat all chicken pieces.

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

Melt 2 tbsp of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the seasoned chicken pieces and brown them on all sides until lightly golden. Remove the browned chicken from the pot and set aside.

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics and Spices

Add another 2 tbsp of butter to the same pot. Add 1 1/2 cups of chopped yellow onion, 3 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp cayenne pepper, 1 tbsp grated ginger, 3 minced garlic cloves, and a 3-inch cinnamon stick. Season with salt and pepper. Sauté the mixture, stirring frequently, until the onions are softened and the spices are fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4: Build the Sauce Base

Pour in 14 oz of tomato sauce and 1 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 5: Add Cream and Chicken

Stir in 1 cup of heavy cream until it is fully incorporated into the sauce. Return the browned chicken pieces to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the sauce.

Step 6: Simmer the Curry

Cover the pot with a lid and let the butter chicken simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.

Step 7: Finish with Butter

Remove the lid and stir in the final 2 tbsp of butter until it melts and enriches the sauce.

Step 8: Serve

Serve the hot butter chicken over a bed of fluffy white rice. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.

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Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Chicken

All Ingredients - For Sauce

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

Step 2: Brown the Chicken

Step 3: Sauté Aromatics and Spices

Step 4: Build the Sauce Base

Step 5: Add Cream and Chicken

Step 6: Simmer the Curry

Step 7: Finish with Butter

Step 8: Serve

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