Description
Butter chicken is a quintessential Indian dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. This delightful recipe is perfect for both cozy nights at home and impressing guests at dinner parties. With its comforting flavors and easy preparation, it’s no wonder butter chicken has become a favorite worldwide. Whip up this delicious meal in no time and savor the magical fusion of spices that will transport you straight to India.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 14 oz (400g) canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp coriander powder
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, cumin powder, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- 3. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add butter and sauté onions until translucent. Stir in crushed tomatoes and spices (garam masala and coriander). Cook for about 5 minutes.
- 4. Combine: Return cooked chicken to the skillet and add heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until flavors meld together.
- 5. Serve: Plate the butter chicken with fluffy rice or warm naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg