Butter chicken curry

Name: Butter chicken curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 8 serving
Ingredients: 1 kg (2lbs) chicken breasts; 1 cup plain yoghurt; 2 tbsp garam masala; 2 tsp ground cardamom; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp salt; 3 tbsp oil/ghee; 2 onions; 6 garlic cloves; Thumb size piece ginger; 800 g (28oz) canned tomatoes; 1 cup cream; 2 tsp sugar; 4 tbsp butter; salt and black pepper

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 55 mins
Servings
8
Calories
374 kcal
Course
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine
Indian

Butter chicken curry

Kylie Thomas

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Tender chicken cooked in a rich, fragrant tomato-based curry sauce makes the perfect butter chicken. Perfect served with steamed rice and naan bread.

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Ingredients

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For the marinade

1 kg (2lbs) chicken breasts cut into bite-sized chunks
1 cup plain yoghurt
2 tbsp garam masala
2 tsp ground cardamom
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp salt

For the butter chicken curry

3 tbsp oil/ghee
2 onions chopped
6 garlic cloves
Thumb size piece ginger grated
800 g (28oz) canned tomatoes
1 cup cream
2 tsp sugar
4 tbsp butter
salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Slice the chicken into 2cm/1 inch cubes.
Add the chicken to a medium bowl then add the yogurt and half of the spices.
Mix well then cover with plastic wrap and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours but ideally up to 24 hours in the fridge.
In a large pot set over medium-high heat, add ghee or oil of your choice.
Add onions and cook until soft and golden.
Add the garlic, ginger and remaining spices and cook for 30 seconds then add the chicken and marinade.
Pour in the tomatoes then reduce the heat, partially cover and allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender.
Pour in the cream and cook for another 10 minutes.
Once cooked, stir in butter then season to taste.
Serve with your choice of side dishes.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 374kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 658mg (27%) Potassium 899mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Vitamin A 979IU (20%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 117mg (12%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 374 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	374kcal	19%
Carbohydrates	15g	5%
Protein	31g	62%
Fat	22g	34%
Saturated Fat	10g	50%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.01g	1%
Cholesterol	118mg	39%
Sodium	658mg	27%
Potassium	899mg	19%
Fiber	3g	12%
Sugar	9g	18%
Vitamin A	979IU	20%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	117mg	12%
Iron	2mg	11%