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Butter Chicken
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Butter Chicken

This popular dish features tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Loved for its luxurious flavors, Butter Chicken is a special occasion favorite, best served with rice or naan.

Ready in 75 minutes · serves 4 · 550 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

75
min total
4
servings
550
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 poundchicken thighs
  • 1 cupyogurt
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 cuptomato puree
  • 1 inchginger
  • 2 clovesgarlic
  • 1/2 cupcream
  • 1 teaspoongaram masala
  • to tastesalt
  • 1 teaspoonchili powder
  • 1 teaspooncoriander
  • 2 tablespoonsoil

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, ginger, garlic, and spices for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Heat oil and butter in a pan, sear the chicken until browned.

  3. 03

    Stir in tomato puree, cover and simmer for 25 minutes.

  4. 04

    Add cream, mix well and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.

  5. 05

    Serve hot with rice or naan.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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