Easy Butter Chicken

Name: Easy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 1 h 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cubed; 1/4 cup plain whole yogurt; 2 tsps fresh ginger, minced; 1 tbsp fresh garlic, minced; 2 tbsp garam masala; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 1.5 tsp cumin; 2 tsps cayenne powder; 2 tsps salt; 1/2 tbsp turmeric; 3 tbsp vegetable oil; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/2 cup tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1 tbsp sugar; chopped cilantro, for garnish; White rice; 4 naan

7 steps

Prep:1h 20minCook:15min

Easy to make Butter Chicken dish

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:00:56 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Moderate

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories1078.6 kcal (54%)

Total Fat69.3 g (99%)

Carbs67.6 g (26%)

Sugars12 g (13%)

Protein49.2 g (98%)

Sodium1736.8 mg (87%)

Fiber6.4 g (23%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Cube chicken breasts - smaller is better. Add to large bowl. Prepare fresh ginger and fresh garlic.

Step 2

In large bowl, mix together cubed chicken, ginger, garlic, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, and salt. Mix together, let marinade for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

In a large pan, add 1 tbsp of oil. Cook chicken on high heat until it has some browning and is cooked through. Do not overcook chicken - it will continue to cook later in sauce.

Step 4

In a separate large saucepan, add 2 tbsp of oil and heat on med-high. Add tomato paste, cook for 3-4 minutes until it darkens in color.

Step 5

To saucepan, add tomato sauce, heavy cream, butter, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.

Step 6

Add chicken to sauce. Mix and taste, adjusting if necessary.

Step 7

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a yogurt drizzle. Serve over rice with side of naan.