Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Indian Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 kg boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in large chunks; 50 g butter; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 2 teaspoons sweet paprika; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 tablespoon grated fresh green ginger; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste); 1 cinnamon stick; 6 cardamom pods, bruised; 1 (400 g) can tomato puree; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup cream; 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 kg boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in large chunks
50 g butter
2 teaspoons garam masala
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 tablespoon grated fresh green ginger
1/2 teaspoon chili powder (more or less to taste)
1 cinnamon stick
6 cardamom pods, bruised
1 (400 g) can tomato puree
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1
Heat a wok until really hot, add 1 Tbsp oil.
2
Add half the chicken and stir-fry for about 4 minutes or until chicken is a nice colour.
3
Remove to plate.
4
Add extra oil and cook remaining chicken.
5
Remove from wok.
6
Reduce heat and add the butter.
7
When melted add all of the spices and stir-fry until fragrant- about 1 minute.
8
Return chicken to wok and stir to coat with the spices.
9
Add the tomato and sugar and simmer for 15 minutes- stir occasionally.
10
Add the yogurt, cream and lemon juice and simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce thickens a bit.
11
Serve over rice.
12
**This dish can be frozen. After step nine cool completely then store in a zip-lock bag in the freezer. To reheat, thaw in bag in fridge overnight then add contents to saucepan. Reheat gently, then simmer for 8 minutes - add the yoghurt, cream and lemon juice and simmer for 5 more minutes.

748

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 kg boneless skinless chicken breast, cut in large chunks, 50 g butter, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and more.

Yes, 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.

Indian Butter Chicken

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