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Creamy Butter Chicken: A Must-Try Flavor Explosion!

Creamy Butter Chicken is a rich and flavorful dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, perfect for serving with rice or naan.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 1 can 15 ounces tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
  2. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cover, cooking for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5-10 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of cayenne pepper or red chili flakes to the marinade.
  • Serve with basmati rice or naan bread to soak up the delicious sauce.

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