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Velvety Butter Chicken Recipe!

Recipe by TJ Made It!

  • Ready in55 min
  • Prep20 min
  • Cook35 min
  • CuisineIndian · North Indian
  • Serves4 People
  • Calories~650 kcal
Velvety Butter Chicken Recipe!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbsBoneless Chicken
  • 1 cupHeavy Cream
  • 1 largeOnion
  • 2 largeTomatoes
  • 1/2Lemon
  • 1 red, 1 yellowBell Pepper
  • 1 tspTurmeric
  • 1 tspLemon Pepper
  • 1 tbspTomato Paste
  • 1 tbspMinced Garlic
  • 1 tspChicken Base
  • 1/2 tspRosemary
  • 1/2 tspCumin
  • 3 tbspButter
  • 1 tspChicken Bouillon
  • 1 tspBeef Flavor
  • 1/2 tspSalt
  • 1/2 tspChili Pepper
  • 1/2 tspBlack Pepper
  • 1/2 tspGarlic Powder
  • 1/2 tspThyme
  • 1/2 tspMasala Seasoning
  • for garnishFresh Parsley
  • for servingWhite Rice

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1.Prepare and Season Chicken

    Cut the boneless chicken into small dice pieces. Wash the chicken thoroughly.

  2. 2.Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, add the washed chicken. Season with mixed seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chicken base, chicken bouillon, and beef flavor. Mix all ingredients well until the chicken is evenly coated.

  3. 3.Cook the Chicken

    Add 2.5 tablespoons of butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook the chicken for approximately 3 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, leaving any flavorful bits and butter in the pan.

  4. 4.Prepare Vegetables

    While the chicken is cooking, dice the red and yellow bell peppers and the onion into small pieces. Crush the whole tomatoes in a blender to create a smooth tomato base.

  5. 5.Sauté Vegetables

    Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the same skillet with the leftover butter and flavorful bits. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 2 minutes. Add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of butter if needed.

  6. 6.Add Tomato Base and Spices

    Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the sautéed vegetables. Add the remaining lemon pepper seasoning, mixed seasoning, minced garlic, beef flavor, salt, chili pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well and let it cook for about 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

  7. 7.Incorporate Remaining Seasonings

    Add the tomato paste, paprika, ground cumin, turmeric, and rosemary to the sauce. Stir thoroughly. Add a small amount of water to help bring out the color and consistency. Mix well.

  8. 8.Finish the Sauce

    Pour in the heavy cream and mix until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and velvety. Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the sauce. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly. Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon to brighten the flavors.

  9. 9.Serve

    Serve the velvety butter chicken hot in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley. It pairs perfectly with white rice.

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Velvety Butter Chicken Recipe!

Ready in

55 mins

Cuisine

Indian · North Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

35 min

Serving

4 People

Calories / Serving

~650 kcal
Recipe by TJ Made It! on YouTube
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Main Ingredients

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.

  1. 1

    Prepare and Season Chicken

    Cut the boneless chicken into small pieces. Wash the chicken thoroughly.

  2. 2

    Season the Chicken

    In a bowl, add the washed chicken. Season with mixed seasoning, lemon pepper, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, chicken base, chicken bouillon, and beef flavor. Mix all ingredients well until the chicken is evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    Add 2.5 tablespoons of butter to a skillet and melt over medium heat. Once melted, add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook the chicken for approximately on each side, until golden brown. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet, leaving any flavorful bits and butter in the pan.

  4. 4

    Prepare Vegetables

    While the chicken is cooking, the red and yellow bell peppers and the onion into small pieces. Crush the whole tomatoes in a blender to create a smooth tomato base.

  5. 5

    Sauté Vegetables

    Add the bell peppers and onions to the same skillet with the leftover butter and flavorful bits. until the vegetables soften, about . Add an additional 1/2 tablespoon of butter if needed.

  6. 6

    Add Tomato Base and Spices

    Pour the crushed tomatoes into the skillet with the vegetables. Add the remaining lemon pepper seasoning, mixed seasoning, garlic, beef flavor, salt, chili pepper, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir well and let it cook for about to allow the flavors to meld.

  7. 7

    Incorporate Remaining Seasonings

    Add the tomato paste, paprika, ground cumin, turmeric, and rosemary to the sauce. Stir thoroughly. Add a small amount of water to help bring out the color and consistency. Mix well.

  8. 8

    Finish the Sauce

    Pour in the heavy cream and mix until the sauce is smooth, creamy, and velvety. Add the cooked chicken pieces back into the sauce. Stir gently to coat the chicken evenly. Squeeze in the juice from half a lemon to brighten the flavors.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Serve the velvety butter chicken hot in a bowl, garnished with fresh parsley. It pairs perfectly with white rice.

Before You Cook

Helpful details before you start
Spice LevelHot
Chili · Black pepper · Paprika
Ingredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.
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  • No Heavy cream?

    • 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter — Good for sauces, not whipping.
    • Equal parts evaporated milk
    • Full-fat coconut milk (1:1) — Adds mild coconut flavor.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
Ingredient Substitutions
  • No Heavy cream?

    • 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter — Good for sauces, not whipping.
    • Equal parts evaporated milk
    • Full-fat coconut milk (1:1) — Adds mild coconut flavor.
  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
AllergensThis recipe contains dairy.
dairy

Storage & Leftovers

Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.

  • Store

    Add the diced bell peppers and onions to the same skillet with the leftover butter and flavorful bits.

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • 1
    Flavour tipWash the Chicken Thoroughly Before Cutting and Seasoning
  • 2
    TipDo Not Add Too Much Tomato Paste

    As crushed tomatoes are already used.

  • 3
    Cooking tipDo Not Rinse Out the

    Do not rinse out the flavorful bits left in the pan after cooking the chicken; they add depth to the sauce.

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