Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Name: Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups cooked white rice; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 finely chopped med-large onion; 1 teaspoon finely grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 ounces nonfat sour cream (not sweetened) or (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk (not sweetened); 2 tablespoons butter or 2 teaspoons Butter Buds; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 bay leaf; salt and black pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups cooked white rice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
1 finely chopped med-large onion
1 teaspoon finely grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 ounces nonfat sour cream (not sweetened) or (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk (not sweetened)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 teaspoons Butter Buds
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 bay leaf
salt and black pepper

1
Start cooking rice.
2
Cook chicken in oil in a large pot over med-high heat until just starting to brown.
3
Add onion and some salt, stir until the onion is soft.
4
Add ginger and garlic; stir for 2 minutes. Sprinkle on garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and red pepper, stirring for 2 minutes.
5
Stir in remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
6
Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
7
Remove bay leaf and stir in prepared rice. Taste for more salt and black pepper.
8
Plate and garnish with chopped scallions/green onions and/or cilantro (if desired).

640

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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 cups cooked white rice, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces, 1 finely chopped med-large onion, and more.

Yes, Chicken Makhani (Indian 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.

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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