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Butter Chicken

A creamy and flavorful Indian dish featuring tender chicken pieces in a rich sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces Boneless, skinless chicken thighs work best for tenderness.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 can tomato puree (15 oz)
  • 1 cup heavy cream Consider using coconut milk for a tropical twist.
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • to garnish Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Toss in the minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until aromatic.
  4. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until they are no longer pink.
  5. Add the tomato puree, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, and pepper. Mix well and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and butter, heating it through.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with warm rice or naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

Serve with basmati rice or naan. You can also pair it with a side salad or roasted vegetables.

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