Description
Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with tender chicken pieces in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt to taste
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt for at least 1 hour.
- Heat butter in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute.
- Add marinated chicken, cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, cream, and spices.
- Simmer for 20 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or naan.
- Adjust spices for desired heat.
- This dish can be frozen for later use.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian cuisine, chicken recipes