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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

A rich and creamy dish with tender chicken pieces in a spiced tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 can Tomato puree 400g
  • 1 large Onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until golden brown.
  3. 3. Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for another 2 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  5. 5. Add marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is fully cooked, about 15-20 minutes.
  6. 6. Pour in heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. 7. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Butter Chicken
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