Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken
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4.8
Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken
Description
This Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken recipe begins by sautéing diced onion in a mix of cooking oil and butter until lightly golden. Fresh ginger and garlic are added briefly to release flavor before incorporating chicken pieces. The chicken cooks with tomato paste and spices such as garam masala, chili powder, fenugreek, cumin, salt, and black pepper, building a warm and aromatic base.
After the chicken is cooked, heavy cream is stirred in and the curry simmers to blend the flavors and develop a smooth, creamy texture. The final dish is a rich and fragrant curry with tender chicken chunks in a silky sauce that balances savory tomato, spices, and cream.
Traditionally served with hot basmati rice or soft naan bread, this meal offers a comforting and satisfying main course. The dish's moderate spice level and creamy finish make it approachable, and the quick cook time suits busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste, fresh
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
- 1 ½ pounds chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into 3/4-inch chunks, about 2-3 pieces
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek I use powder, but seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional*
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
- rice hot, cooked, for serving
- Naan hot, cooked, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 491 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 491kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 198mg | 66% |
| Sodium | 963mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 895mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1405IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 67mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
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