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

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - Main Ingredients

  1. Boneless Chicken 2 lbs
  2. Heavy Cream 1 cup
  3. Onion 1 large
  4. Tomatoes 2 large
  5. Lemon 1/2
  6. Bell Pepper 1 red, 1 yellow
  7. Turmeric 1 tsp
  8. Lemon Pepper 1 tsp
  9. Tomato Paste 1 tbsp
  10. Minced Garlic 1 tbsp
  11. Chicken Base 1 tsp
  12. Rosemary 1/2 tsp
  13. Cumin 1/2 tsp
  14. Butter 3 tbsp
  15. Chicken Bouillon 1 tsp
  16. Beef Flavor 1 tsp
  17. Salt 1/2 tsp
  18. Chili Pepper 1/2 tsp
  19. Black Pepper 1/2 tsp
  20. Garlic Powder 1/2 tsp
  21. Thyme 1/2 tsp
  22. Masala Seasoning 1/2 tsp
  23. Fresh Parsley for garnish
  24. White Rice for serving

⚠ Contains Allergens

dairy

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Prepare and Season Chicken

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

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 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.

Step 9: Serve

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

Pro Tips

Wash the chicken thoroughly before cutting and seasoning.

Do not add too much tomato paste, as crushed tomatoes are already used.

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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