Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 120 g Greek yogurt; 400 g chicken; 1 teaspoon garam masala; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon ground cloves; ½ teaspoon paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground coriander; 4 garlic cloves, grated; 2 12 cm fresh ginger, grated; 1 onion, cubed; 25 g butter; 400 ml tomato puree; 125 ml cream

Servings: persons

120 g Greek yogurt
400 g chicken
1 teaspoon garam masala
¼ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground coriander
4 garlic cloves, grated
2 12 cm fresh ginger, grated
1 onion, cubed
25 g butter
400 ml tomato puree
125 ml cream

1
Cube the chicken, add yogurt, all the spices, garlic and ginger.
2
Mix well, and let marinade overnight.
3
Heat frying pan to medium heat, add half the butter and onion, cook until softened.
4
Remove, and drain, chicken from the marinade, add to frying pan.
5
Cook until browned.
6
Add tomato puree, and cook until chicken is cooked through and tender.
7
Reduce heat to low and add the cream, making sure the mixture is not too hot, to prevent the cream splitting.
8
Season as desired.

569

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 120 g Greek yogurt, 400 g chicken, 1 teaspoon garam masala, ¼ teaspoon cinnamon, 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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