Description
A comforting Butter Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for chilly evenings and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides.
- Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric, and cumin; stir well to coat the chicken evenly.
- Pour in the crushed tomatoes and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, letting those flavors meld together.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream; cook for an additional 5-10 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Season with salt to taste, ensuring the flavors are just right.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Make ahead for better flavor, and feel free to customize with vegetables or alternative proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg