
By Cookwithnidi
Butter Chicken
7 steps
Cook:30min
This butter chicken was so creamy and easy to make ! If you try this recipe tag me @cookwithnidi on IG or @Nidiannyg on TikTok π€
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:37:29 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
31
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories2113.5 kcal (106%)
Total Fat168.5 g (241%)
Carbs77.7 g (30%)
Sugars35.4 g (39%)
Protein83.5 g (167%)
Sodium2931.7 mg (147%)
Fiber16.5 g (59%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
0 servings

olive oil
or butter

1white onion

2 tablespoonsminced ginger

6cloves garlic
minced

1.5 lbchicken thighs
cut into bite-sized pieces

ΒΌ cupplain yogurt

1 teaspoonsalt
to taste

1 tablespoongaram masala

1 teaspoonground turmeric

1 teaspoonground coriander

1 teaspoonground cumin

1 teaspoonchili powder

1 teaspoonpaprika

cilantro

1 cupheavy cream

1can of tomato paste
Instructions
Step 1
Wash your chicken thighs with vinegar and lime (cut into bite sized pieces)
Step 2
Add your yogurt, minced garlic/ginger and all your seasonings and mix. You will let the chicken marinate for 1-2 hours
Step 3
After chicken is done marinating, add olive oil to a pan and cook your chicken for 5 minutes
Step 4
Add in your mixture of minced onion/garlic/tomatoes and a can of tomato paste
Step 5
Add in your heavy cream and squeeze half a lemon
Step 6
Lower the heat and simmer for 25 minutes (make sure the chicken is cooked through)
Step 7
Garnish with cilantro, plain yogurt and serve with white rice and naan bread
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