Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder pure; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ginger fresh grated, or 1/4 tsp powdered ginger; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 3 chicken breasts cut into small pieces; 3 tablespoons butter; 8 ounces tomato sauce can of; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; 1 cup whipping cream

Servings: persons

1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoon chili powder pure
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ginger fresh grated, or 1/4 tsp powdered ginger
2 garlic cloves crushed
3 chicken breasts cut into small pieces
3 tablespoons butter
8 ounces tomato sauce can of
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup whipping cream

1
Add the marinade ingredients to a bowl. Mix in the chicken, cut into small pieces, until the chicken is completely covered. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2
In a large frying pan, heat the butter over high heat until melted. Add in the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is cooked through (the chicken will no longer be pink.
3
Add the tomato sauce, sugar and salt. Turn the heat down low and simmer the curry for 20 minutes. Add more salt as needed. Stir in the cream and remove from heat (if the curry gets to runny, add a couple of teaspoons of corn starch).
4
Serve with rice and naan bread.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons Garam Masala, and more.

Yes, Creamy 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.

Creamy Butter Chicken

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