Butter Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
565 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Butter Chicken
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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
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup plain whole-milk yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 1 teaspoon tumeric
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
- 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
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Add the chicken to the sauce and mix to combine.
- 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
(31%)
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.
Genuine Reviews
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Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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