Butter Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Marinate
1 hr
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Total Time
2 hrs
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Servings
4
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Calories
725 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Butter Chicken
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Butter Chicken is cubes of chicken breast marinated in a seasoned Greek yogurt marinade and then cooked in a thick and creamy tomato-based sauce.
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Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
- 2 pounds chicken breast cubed into 1½-inch pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 cup yogurt plain, Greek
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Butter Chicken
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 can tomato sauce 15 ounces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped for garnish, fresh
Instructions
Marinade
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Mix well.
- Add cubed chicken to the bowl of marinade and toss to coat. (You could also marinate the chicken in a zipped plastic bag.)
- Cover and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour (up to overnight).
Butter Chicken
- When ready, in a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and 3 tablespoons of butter. Heat until sizzling.
- Add marinated chicken in an even layer. (Cook in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan) Cook 3 minutes per side, or until browned. (The chicken will not be cooked through.) Transfer the chicken to a plate and tent to keep warm.
- To the same skillet over medium-high heat, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add onions and cook (stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon) until translucent (6-8 minutes). Use the spoon to scrape up any browned bits in the pan.
- Add garlic, garam masala, cumin, ginger,and chili powder. Mix and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds).
- Reduce heat to medium and add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and sugar. Bring the mixture back to a simmer and then add the chicken back into the pan. Stir to combine. Simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until thickened and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
- Season to taste with salt and garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
725kcal
(36%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 725 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 725kcal | 36% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
6 reviews
Excellent
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