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Butter chicken curry

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

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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  1. Slice the chicken into 2cm/1 inch cubes.
  2. Add the chicken to a medium bowl then add the yogurt and half of the spices.
  3. 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. 
  4. In a large pot set over medium-high heat, add ghee or oil of your choice.
  5. Add onions and cook until soft and golden.
  6. Add the garlic, ginger and remaining spices and cook for 30 seconds then add the chicken and marinade.
  7. Pour in the tomatoes then reduce the heat, partially cover and allow to simmer for 30-45 minutes until the chicken is tender.
  8. Pour in the cream and cook for another 10 minutes. 
  9. Once cooked, stir in butter then season to taste.
  10. Serve with your choice of side dishes.

Nutrition Information

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

% 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%

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