Butter Chicken
Cuisine: Indian
Dietary: None
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken (boneless, skinless, cut into cubes)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch ginger (grated)
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining butter. Add the chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute.
- Add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and paprika. Stir to combine, then add the tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, add yogurt and heavy cream, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.