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Easy Indian Dinner Butter Chicken Recipe
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Easy Indian Dinner Butter Chicken Recipe

The flavors of butter chicken are irresistible. This recipe only takes 30 minutes and would be wonderful served with steamed rice and naan bread!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Others

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion diced, medium
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
  • 1 ½ pounds chicken breast cut into chunks, boneless skinless
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Add oil and butter to a large skillet over medium saucepan.
  2. Once the butter is melt, add onions and cook until they are lightly brown, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Add ginger and garlic, stirring for about 1 minute.
  4. Add chicken, tomato paste, and seasonings to the skillet. Cook for 5-6 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  6. Stirring occasionally until the sauce has thickened. Serve over rice or with naan.