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Butter Chicken
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Butter Chicken

A beloved dish from Northern India, butter chicken is known for its creamy tomato sauce and tender chicken. It's a favorite for special occasions and pairs beautifully with naan or rice.

Ready in 60 minutes · serves 4 · 600 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

60
min total
4
servings
600
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 poundchicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 cupcream
  • 1 cuptomato puree
  • 1 inchginger
  • 5 clovesgarlic
  • 2 teaspoonsgaram masala
  • to tastesalt
  • 2 tablespoonscooking oil
  • 1/4 cupcoriander leaves

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for 1 hour.

  2. 02

    Cook chicken in oil until browned and set aside.

  3. 03

    In the same pan, melt butter, sauté garlic and ginger.

  4. 04

    Add tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes.

  5. 05

    Stir in cream and chicken, simmer for 20 minutes.

  6. 06

    Garnish with coriander and serve with naan or rice.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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