Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 onions diced; 1 2/3 pounds chicken thighs boneless, quartered; 4 cloves garlic crushed; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 3 teaspoons garam masala; 3/4 cup tomato puree; 1/3 cup cream; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/2 cup greek yogurt; Handful cilanto, for garnish; 1/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped, for garnish; jasmine rice Steamed, to serve; naan to serve

Servings: persons

1/4 cup butter
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 onions diced
1 2/3 pounds chicken thighs boneless, quartered
4 cloves garlic crushed
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 teaspoons garam masala
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/3 cup cream
2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 cup greek yogurt
Handful cilanto, for garnish
1/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped, for garnish
jasmine rice Steamed, to serve
naan to serve

1
Heat butter and oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook for 5 mins. Add chicken and cook for 3 mins.
2
Add garlic, chili powder, cumin, coriander, ginger and garam masala and stir to coat chicken with spices. Cook for 2 mins. Stir in tomato puree, cream and sugar and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer gently for 10 mins, or until chicken is cooked through.
3
Remove from heat and stir in yogurt. Season to taste. Spoon into serving bowls and garnish with cilantro and pistachios. Serve with rice and naan bread.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup butter, 2 teaspoons olive oil, 1 onions diced, 1 2/3 pounds chicken thighs boneless, quartered, 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.

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