Butter Chicken
Indulge in the creamy, tomato-based delight of Butter Chicken. This classic Indian dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich and flavorful sauce, perfect for a comforting and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder (or to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked rice or naan bread, for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the chicken with ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until golden brown.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with cooked rice or naan bread.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a tablespoon of honey or sugar to the sauce. You can also add a squeeze of lemon juice for a bit of tang.
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