The Better Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: The Better Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons butter; 1 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 (19 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 whole rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin removed and meat cut up; 1/3 cup light cream (5%); 1/4 cup light sour cream or 1/4 cup light plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro; hot cooked basmati rice (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (19 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 whole rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin removed and meat cut up
1/3 cup light cream (5%)
1/4 cup light sour cream or 1/4 cup light plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
hot cooked basmati rice (optional)

1
Melt butter in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add onions and garlic; cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are tender - about five minutes.
2
Add gingerroot, chili powder, turmeric and cinnamon; cook one more minute.
3
Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add cut-up chicken, cream and sour cream; simmer, uncovered, for five more minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in cilantro; serve over hot basmati rice, if desired.

243

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup chopped onion, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot, and more.

Yes, The Better 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.

The Better Butter Chicken

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