Description
Savor the warmth of creamy butter chicken, infused with aromatic spices and tender chicken, perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt with cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, garlic, and ginger. Toss in chicken pieces until well-coated. Let marinate for at least one hour.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add chopped onions and sauté until soft and golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet. Cook for about 6–8 minutes until browned on all sides.
- Create the Sauce: Pour in crushed tomatoes and coconut milk (or heavy cream). Stir well and let simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until thickened.
- Season to Taste: Adjust seasoning as needed; add salt or spices for extra flavor.
- Serve It Up: Transfer butter chicken to plates alongside rice or naan bread. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg