Butter Chicken Recipe
This easy chicken butter recipe is a great alternative to your regular takeout. This creamy curry comes together easily and is mild is spice but rich in flavor.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 536kcal
Ingredients
MARINADE INGREDIENTS:
- 1 pound chicken breast
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ juice of lemon
- 3 tbsp yoghurt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 ½ tsp chilli
- 1 ½ tsp ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp black pepper
BUTTER CHICKEN INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup water
- 2 tomatoes chopped
- 4 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 onion sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cardamom pods
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 ½ tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tbsp cashew nuts
- 1 pinch of salt
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
- ½ lime
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into bite size pieces
- In a large bowl add chicken and all the marinade ingredients.
- Mix well and let chicken marinate for at least 2 hours
- In a large pan add water, chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, sliced onion, garlic, bay leaves, cardamom pods, cinnamon, garam masala, chili powder, paprika, cashew nuts and salt.
- Let it simmer on medium heat for 1 hour
- Remove cardamom pods and bay leaves
- Add the mixture in a blender and pulse for 3 minutes until creamy and saucy
- Strain the sauce, then set aside in a bowl
- In the same pan, add 2 tablespoons of the butter
- Add the chicken and cook on medium heat for 7-8 minutes on each side, until thoroughly cooked
- Add the strained sauce, the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and the heavy cream
- Simmer for 7 minutes
- Remove from heat, garnish with cilantro and lime and serve with steamed rice
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Nutrition
Calories: 536kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 903mg | Potassium: 924mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 2516IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 95mg | Iron: 2mg