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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

A rich and creamy dish made with tender chicken cooked in a spiced tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 45 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Tomato puree
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions: 

  • 1. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  • 2. Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • 3. Add the chicken cubes and cook until they are no longer pink.
  • 4. Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 10 minutes.
  • 5. Reduce the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for another 10 minutes.
  • 6. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes:

For a richer flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for a few hours before cooking.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Butter Chicken
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