Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds chicken, cut into pieces; Water; Blade of mace, or a pinch ground mace; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 lemon, peel grated; 1 cup broth in which the chicken was cooked; Freshly ground pepper; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 lemon, cut into very thin slices, for garnish

Servings: persons

3 pounds chicken, cut into pieces
Water
Blade of mace, or a pinch ground mace
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 lemon, peel grated
1 cup broth in which the chicken was cooked
Freshly ground pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 lemon, cut into very thin slices, for garnish

1
Gently poach the chicken in enough water to barely cover the pieces, together with the mace and salt.
2
When done, cool to touch; remove the meat from the bones and cut into bite-size pieces.
3
Melt the butter, add the chicken pieces, stir and fry for a few minutes.
4
Add parsley, lemon juice, grated peel, and broth.
5
Add some freshly ground, preferably white, pepper.
6
Gently simmer for 10 minutes.
7
Add cream and reheat the sauce but do not boil.
8
If desired, the sauce could be further thickened with cornstarch or flour, but it is very good this way.
9
Garnish your dish with the lemon slices.
10
Serve with boiled potatoes, a mixture of peas and snow peas, and a salad.

882

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

126

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds chicken, cut into pieces, Water, Blade of mace, or a pinch ground mace, 1 teaspoon salt, 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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