Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tsp (10 ml). oil; 3 minced onions; 1-1/2 inch of ginger, minced; 6 cloves (or more) garlic, minced; 4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes; 1 cup (225 ml) whipping cream; 1 can tomato soup (mixed with 1/3 can of water); 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream; 2 tbsp (30 ml). tomato paste; 1 tsp (5 ml). tandoori paste; 1-1/4 tsp (6 ml). red pepper (cayenne); 1 pinch cumin; 2 tsp (10 ml). salt; 2 tsp (10 ml). masala; 1 tsp (5 ml). turmeric; 4 cups (950 ml) cooked Basmati rice

Servings: persons

2 tsp (10 ml). oil
3 minced onions
1-1/2 inch of ginger, minced
6 cloves (or more) garlic, minced
4 boneless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
1 cup (225 ml) whipping cream
1 can tomato soup (mixed with 1/3 can of water)
1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
2 tbsp (30 ml). tomato paste
1 tsp (5 ml). tandoori paste
1-1/4 tsp (6 ml). red pepper (cayenne)
1 pinch cumin
2 tsp (10 ml). salt
2 tsp (10 ml). masala
1 tsp (5 ml). turmeric
4 cups (950 ml) cooked Basmati rice

1
Put oil in a pot and saute the onions until caramelized, then add the ginger and garlic until brown.
2
Once the thorka is made, add the tomato paste and spices.
3
Mix until it forms a nice paste.
4
Mix the soup and sour cream in a bowl.
5
Once nicely mixed add sour cream and tomato soup.
6
When all mixed add the whipping cream and tandoori paste.
7
Mix well and bring to a boil, let this simmer for half an hour.
8
Once simmered add the chicken and let simmer for another half an hour, or until chicken is cooked through.
9
Add another pinch of masala at the end for flavor.
10
Prepare your rice according to package directions.
11
Pour onto rice and enjoy!

1356

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

Carbs

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tsp (10 ml). oil, 3 minced onions, 1-1/2 inch of ginger, minced, 6 cloves (or more) garlic, minced, 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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