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Stress-free Butter Chicken Dish for Four

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
A simple and flavorful butter chicken recipe perfect for four servings, combining rich spices and creamy sauce for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

Meat

  • 1 pound chicken breast (bite-sized pieces)
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized ginger, minced
  • 200 ml tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or more, to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek leaves, crushed (optional)

Garnish

  • to taste fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions 

  • Mix yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt. Marinate chicken for at least 1 hour.
  • Cook marinated chicken in a large pan with 1 tbsp oil until browned. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté onion until golden, add garlic and ginger, cook 2 minutes. Add tomato sauce and simmer 10 minutes.
  • Return chicken to pan, add heavy cream and butter, simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle garam masala and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Serve with Basmati rice for a complete meal.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Butter Chicken