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Butter Chicken
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Butter Chicken

This rich and creamy butter chicken is a crowd-pleaser, balancing spices and flavors perfectly. Served with naan or rice, it's a special occasion dish that feels indulgent yet simple to prepare.

Ready in 60 minutes · serves 4 · 550 calories per serving · indian cuisine.

60
min total
4
servings
550
cal / serving
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Ingredients

  • 500 gramschicken thighs
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter
  • 1 largeonion
  • 1 cuptomato puree
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 1 tablespoonginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoongaram masala
  • to tastesalt
  • 1 teaspoonred chili powder

Instructions

  1. 01

    Marinate chicken with spices and yogurt for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    In a pan, melt butter and sauté onions until golden.

  3. 03

    Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for a minute.

  4. 04

    Stir in tomato puree and cook until thick.

  5. 05

    Add marinated chicken, cover, and cook until chicken is tender.

  6. 06

    Stir in cream, simmer for a few minutes, and serve.

Recipe via Weeknight Win

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