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Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy chicken dish cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, popular in Indian cuisine.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 480

Ingredients
  

Chicken Marinade
  • 1 kg boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt plain
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes pureed
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-15 minutes. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of butter and cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle, add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add the pureed tomatoes, coriander powder, sugar, and salt. Cook for about 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  3. Stir in the heavy cream and return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Simmer for another 5-10 minutes.
Serve
  1. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a spicier version, increase the amount of red chili powder.

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