Butter Chicken Recipe
This butter chicken recipe delivers a rich and creamy sauce that envelops tender chicken, making it a perfect family favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 Yellow onion, diced small
- ¼ cup Unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 pound Boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 tablespoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Black pepper
- 8 ounces Tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Lemon juice
- ¼ cup Plain yogurt
- 1 cup Half and half
- Optional Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the diced onions and cook until translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the unsalted butter to the skillet and let it melt completely. Stir in the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Cooking
- Add the diced chicken breasts to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside, about 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle the garam masala, chili powder, salt, and black pepper over the chicken. Stir well to coat.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, yogurt, and half and half. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for about 10 minutes until it reduces and thickens slightly. Stir occasionally.
- Serve the butter chicken hot over a bed of rice. Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with warm naan.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for a few hours.
- Always use fresh ginger and garlic for best flavor.
- Adjust sauce consistency with water or extra half and half.
Nutrition
Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 40gSaturated Fat: 25gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5g
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