Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

This rich, creamy chicken recipe makes for a perfect dinner.

Ingredients

1.5lb
Chicken Breastscut into piecesor Thighs
1/2cup
Plain Yogurt
1/2tsp
Ground Turmeric
2tsp
Chili Powder
1tsp
Salt
to taste
Ground Black Pepper
1Tbsp
GratedFresh Ginger
4cloves
Garlic, grated
1
MediumOnion, diced
2tsp
Garam Masala
1tsp
Ground Cumin
1/2tsp
Cayenne Pepper
1 1/2cups
Canned Tomato Purée
1cup
Water
1cup
Heavy Cream
1/3cup
Butter, dividedcut into pieces
Nutrition Per Serving
Calories
597
Fat
44.1 g
Protein
20.3 g
Carbs
30.4 g

Cooking Instructions

step 1

In a bowl, add Chicken Breasts (1.5 lb), Plain Yogurt (1/2 cup), Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1 tsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp), and Garlic (4 cloves). Stir everything to combine. Cover it and place it in the fridge for three hours or overnight.

step 2

Once the time is up, melt Butter (3 Tbsp) over medium-high heat, in a pan with high sides. Brown chicken for few minutes, don't have to be cooked completely. Remove chicken to a plate.

step 3

Add Butter (3 Tbsp) and allow to melt. Add Onion (1) and cook until softened, three to five minutes. Add Garam Masala (2 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), cook for about thirty seconds.

step 4

Add Canned Tomato Purée (1 1/2 cups) stir and bring to a simmer. Add Water (1 cup) and mix together, return chicken to the pan, stir to coat it with the sauce. Lower heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir Heavy Cream (1 cup) until is well combined. Add Butter (2 Tbsp) with rice and naan. Yum!