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 breast fillet; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; ¾ teaspoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic, crushed; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 60 ml tomato paste; 125 ml plain yogurt; 80 g butter; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 1 cinnamon stick; 4 cardamom pods, bruised; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 teaspoons paprika; 1 (425 g) can tomato puree; 180 ml chicken stock or 180 ml water; 250 ml cream

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken breast fillet
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons ground coriander
¾ teaspoon chili powder
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tablespoons white vinegar
60 ml tomato paste
125 ml plain yogurt
80 g butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 cinnamon stick
4 cardamom pods, bruised
1 teaspoon salt
3 teaspoons paprika
1 (425 g) can tomato puree
180 ml chicken stock or 180 ml water
250 ml cream

1
Cut chicken pieces into fillets.
2
Combine ground spices, ginger, garlic, vinegar, tomato paste and yogurt in a large bowl, add chicken, coat with marinade; cover and refrigerate overnight.
3
Heat butter in a large pan, add onion, cinnamon and cardamom; cook stirring, until onion is browned lightly.
4
Add chicken mixture; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
5
Add salt, paprika, tomato puree and stock; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Add cream; simmer about 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken breast fillet, 2 teaspoons garam masala, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, ¾ teaspoon chili powder, 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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