Description
A comforting dish, Butter Chicken is made with tender chunks of chicken enveloped in a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with fragrant spices. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it pairs well with rice or naan bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- Salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Rice or naan bread, for serving
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Sauté onion in butter and oil, add garlic and ginger.
- Brown the chicken, then add spices.
- Mix in tomato puree and cream, simmer until thickened.
- Serve with rice or naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder to taste.
- Can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 600 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 47g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 35g