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Butter Chicken
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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy dish that features tender pieces of chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. It’s a favorite for special occasions and festive dinners.

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

  • 1.5 poundschicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 cuptomato puree
  • 1 largeonion
  • 1 inchginger
  • 4 clovesgarlic
  • 1 tablespoongaram masala
  • 1 teaspooncumin
  • to tastesalt
  • 1 teaspooncoriander

Instructions

  1. 01

    Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and marinate with spices for 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    In a pan, melt butter and sauté chopped onions until soft.

  3. 03

    Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 2-3 minutes.

  4. 04

    Stir in tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes.

  5. 05

    Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.

  6. 06

    Pour in cream, simmer for 10 minutes, and serve with naan.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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