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Butter Chicken
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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy tomato-based curry dish that features tender chicken pieces. It's a beloved favorite for special occasions and pairs perfectly with naan or rice.

Ready in 60 minutes · serves 4 · 700 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

60
min total
4
servings
700
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 1 poundchicken thighs
  • 4 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • 1 cuptomato puree
  • 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoongaram masala
  • 1 teaspoonred chili powder
  • to tastesalt
  • for garnishcilantro

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken with ginger-garlic paste, salt, and red chili powder for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    In a pan, melt butter and add marinated chicken pieces; cook until browned.

  3. 03

    Stir in tomato puree, cream, and garam masala, and simmer for 20-30 minutes.

  4. 04

    Garnish with cilantro before serving with naan or rice.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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