Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 teaspoons crushed garlic; 2 teaspoons crushed gingerroot; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 -2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon coriander; 1 teaspoon honey; 2 tablespoons sake (optional); 1 lb chicken breast; 1/4 - 1/2 cup ground almonds; 8 ounces diced tomatoes with juice or 3 fresh tomatoes; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup plain yogurt (Denmark if possible)

Servings: persons

2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 teaspoons crushed garlic
2 teaspoons crushed gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 -2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons sake (optional)
1 lb chicken breast
1/4 - 1/2 cup ground almonds
8 ounces diced tomatoes with juice or 3 fresh tomatoes
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup plain yogurt (Denmark if possible)

1
Cut chicken into small cubes (1 inch) and set aside.
2
Slice onions into thin wedges.
3
Melt butter until frothy. Add onions and cinnamon and fry lightly until onions are transparent.
4
Stir in crushed ginger and garlic.
5
Add turmeric, chili and coriander, and saute over medium heat.
6
Add cubed chicken and saute, stirring constantly until chicken has turned white.
7
Pour ground almonds, tomatoes and tomato paste.
8
Mix thoroughly.
9
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes. Add yogourt and heat through.
10
Serve on basmati rice with a salad and indian bread.
11
Note: I usually add a tsp of honey and a splash of sake and let it simmer.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 tablespoons butter or 2 -3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 onion, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, 2 teaspoons crushed garlic, and more.

Yes, Butter Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Butter Chicken

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