Butter Chicken

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  • Prep Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Cook Time

    35 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 45 mins

  • Servings

    4 people

  • Calories

    565 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Butter Chicken

If you've never had butter chicken, you're in for a treat! This classic Indian dish takes chicken thighs and simmers them in a creamy tomato sauce packed with spices until the chicken is irresistibly tender. Serve over steamed jasmine rice with some warm naan bread!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
  • 1/2 cup yogurt plain, whole-milk
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • ½ cup tomato sauce
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar or to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. In a medium-sized bowl, add the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to a large sealable ziplock bag. Add the marinade to the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1-3 hours.
  3. Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a pan and cook your chicken over high heat. Cook until it has some browning and is cooked through. Do not overcook it because it will continue to cook in the sauce. Set aside.
  4. In a saucepan over medium-high heat add the tomato paste and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it darkens. Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, butter, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
  5. Add the chicken to the sauce and mix to combine.
  6. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with jasmine rice and naan bread.

Notes

  • Originally posted on August 17, 2020
  • Updated on June 17, 2023

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 565kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 38g (76%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 17g (85%) Cholesterol 247mg (82%) Sodium 1614mg (67%) Potassium 1090mg (23%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 1372IU (27%) Vitamin C 19mg (21%) Calcium 159mg (16%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 565 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 565kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 38g 76%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 17g 85%
Cholesterol 247mg 82%
Sodium 1614mg 67%
Potassium 1090mg 23%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 1372IU 27%
Vitamin C 19mg 21%
Calcium 159mg 16%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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