Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons curry paste; 1 tablespoon crushed gingerroot; 2 teaspoons crushed hot pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (ground); whipping cream; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into chunks; ½ cup plain yogurt; ¼ cup coriander; 2 tablespoons lime juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons curry paste
1 tablespoon crushed gingerroot
2 teaspoons crushed hot pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (ground)
whipping cream
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken, cut into chunks
½ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup coriander
2 tablespoons lime juice or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

1
Preheat oven to 375 F (190 C).
2
Place half of butter in a 13 x 9-inch (33 x 23 cm) glass baking dish.
3
Place in oven for about 3 min or until melted.
4
Swirl to coat dish; set aside.
5
In large deep pot, melt remaining butter over medium-high heat.
6
Cook half of tandoori paste, the ginger, hot pepper, cumin and paprika, stirring, for about 2 min or until fragrant .
7
Add tomatoes; bring to boil.
8
Stir in whipping cream; return to boil.
9
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring often, for 10 min or until sauce is thickened.
10
Meanwhile, in bowl, combine chicken, yogurt and remaining tandoori paste; toss to combine.
11
Spread in single layer in prepared baking dish.
12
Bake in oven for 10 minute Pour tomato sauce over chicken; bake for about 10 min longer or until sauce is bubbling and chicken is no longer pink inside.
13
Sprinkle with fresh coriander and lime juice.

128

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons curry paste, 1 tablespoon crushed gingerroot, 2 teaspoons crushed hot pepper, 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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