Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast, diced; 150 g plain yogurt; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp sweet paprika; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp butter; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tbsp grated ginger; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional); 400 g canned crushed tomatoes; 150 ml cream (or coconut milk for lactose-free); 1 tsp sugar; Salt, to taste; Fresh coriander, for garnish

Description

Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, features tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce with aromatic spices.

Ingredients

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600 g chicken breast, diced
150 g plain yogurt
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp sweet paprika
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp oil
2 tbsp butter
1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tbsp grated ginger
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
400 g canned crushed tomatoes
150 ml cream (or coconut milk for lactose-free)
1 tsp sugar
Salt, to taste
Fresh coriander, for garnish

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Instructions

Marinate the Chicken: Combine the yogurt, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and diced chicken in a bowl. Mix well and let it marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
Sauté the Chicken: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Set aside.
Prepare the Sauce: In the same pan, melt butter. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add Spices and Tomatoes: Stir in coriander powder, garam masala, and chili powder if using. Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
Mix in Cream and Sugar: Stir in cream (or coconut milk) and sugar, allowing to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust salt as needed.
Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return chicken to the pan and mix everything together. Cook for another 5 minutes to heat through.
Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander and enjoy with basmati rice or naan.

Notes

Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor. Use fresh spices for the best results.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Sautéing
Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 405
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 29g
Cholesterol: 90mg