Indian Butter Chicken
This 29 Minute Indian Butter Chicken recipe is a quick & easy twist on a classic Indian dish that’s perfect served with cilantro rice & garlic naan!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, divided
- 1 cup white onion, diced
- 1 tbsp garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- 4 tsp garam masala, divided
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper, divided
- ½ tsp salt, divided
- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- 8 oz can tomato paste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, (cubed)
Instructions
- Heat 2 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over medium high heat.
- Saute the onion 4-5 minutes, add the garlic and ginger, saute 1 minute.
- Stir in ¼ cup butter, lemon juice, 3 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp turmeric, ½ tsp cayenne pepper, ¼ salt, tomato sauce, tomato paste, yogurt and heavy cream.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- While the sauce is simmering, heat the remaining 2 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat, add the chicken, season with the remaining 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp cayenne and ¼ tsp salt, cook until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Serving 4gCalories 744kcal (37%)Carbohydrates 26g (9%)Protein 44g (88%)Fat 52g (80%)Saturated Fat 30g (150%)Cholesterol 259mg (86%)Sodium 1748mg (73%)Potassium 1777mg (51%)Fiber 5g (20%)Sugar 16g (18%)Vitamin A 3210mg (64%)Vitamin C 27.5mg (33%)Calcium 175mg (18%)Iron 3.7mg (21%)
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