Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cubed; 400 g canned tomatoes; 2 medium onions, diced; 200 ml plain low-fat yogurt; 50 g ground almonds; 6 teaspoons ghee (strained butter); 1 teaspoon corn oil; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick, broken in two; 6 cloves; 6 green cardamom pods; 1 teaspoon minced ginger; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 ¼ teaspoons salt

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken, cubed
400 g canned tomatoes
2 medium onions, diced
200 ml plain low-fat yogurt
50 g ground almonds
6 teaspoons ghee (strained butter)
1 teaspoon corn oil
2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick, broken in two
6 cloves
6 green cardamom pods
1 teaspoon minced ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 ¼ teaspoons salt

1
Put the yogurt, almonds, dry spices, ginger, garlic, tomatoes and salt into a mixing bowl and blend together thoroughly.
2
Put the chicken into a large mixing bowl and pour the yogurt mixture over it.
3
Set aside.
4
Melt together the ghee and oil in a medium-sized wok or deep round-bottomed skillet.
5
Add the onions and stir-fry for about 3 minutes.
6
Add the chicken mixture and stir-fry for 7-10 minutes.
7
Stir in about half the cilantro and mix well.
8
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until desired consistency is reached.
9
Remove bay leaves and cinnamon stick.
10
Serve garnished with remaining cilantro.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken, cubed, 400 g canned tomatoes, 2 medium onions, diced, 200 ml plain low-fat yogurt, 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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