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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Delicious Butter Chicken made with marinated chicken, rich tomato cream sauce, and spices.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 402 kcal

Equipment

  • fry pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • food processor

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • ½ cup plain yoghurt full fat
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder or cayenne pepper powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1.5 lb chicken thigh fillets cut into bite size pieces

Curry

  • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter OR 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 cup tomato passata aka tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy / thickened cream
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ¼ teaspoon salt

To serve

  • Basmati rice
  • White rice
  • Coriander/cilantro optional

Instructions
 

Prep

  • Optional blitz: for an extra smooth sauce, combine the Marinade ingredients (except the chicken) in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Combine the Marinade ingredients with the chicken in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours (minimum 3 hrs).

Cooking

  • Heat the ghee (butter or oil) over high heat in a large fry pan. Take the chicken out of the Marinade but do not wipe or shake off the marinade from the chicken.
  • Place chicken in the fry pan and cook for around 3 minutes, or until the chicken is white all over.
  • Add the tomato passata, cream, sugar and salt. Also add any remaining marinade left in the bowl. Turn down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves if using. Serve with basmati rice.

Notes

Garam Masala can be found in the spice section, and the choice of oil can be adjusted based on preference. Adjust salt to taste before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 310gramsCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 9.8gProtein: 39.8gFat: 23.4gSaturated Fat: 9.3gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 928mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 6.5g
Keyword butter chicken, Chicken Curry, comfort food, Indian Cuisine, quick dinner, spicy chicken
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