
By Mahmoud Tahan
Butter Chicken
11 steps
Prep:20minCook:25min
The yummiest Butter Chicken you can find
Updated at: Sun, 05 Nov 2023 05:24:45 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
46
Low
Glycemic Load
53
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories1531.1 kcal (77%)
Total Fat98.7 g (141%)
Carbs113.6 g (44%)
Sugars43.3 g (48%)
Protein62.9 g (126%)
Sodium1557.2 mg (78%)
Fiber21.1 g (75%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
2 servings
Chicken seasoning

0.5 kilochicken breast
![- [ ] Salt](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
salt

black pepper

chili powder
![- [ ] Garlic paste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1552312272/custom_upload/8d04d844997ff703df80b3d7a8a67d65.jpg)
Garlic paste

ginger powder
![- [ ] Turmeric 1/4 tsp](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764691/graph/fooddb/e1332b2a022d6db7468ccbb27f3f115d.jpg)
¼ tspTurmeric
![- [ ] Garam Masala](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975237/custom_upload/ffee0f5ff36f7b92995c0d43b055a01c.jpg)
Garam Masala
Cooking Chicken
Making the Gravy
![- [ ] 2tbsp butter](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764614/graph/fooddb/dc62ec09ec93bf4710f1c4fbba9020cf.jpg)
2 Tbspbutter
![- [ ] 1.5 cup of chopped onion](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764494/graph/fooddb/d5bd477463b289845a984f7792ed6d70.jpg)
1 ½ cuponion
chopped
![- [ ] 1tsp cumin](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764544/graph/fooddb/aacc9fecda8960e7917d8cc1f656c0ff.jpg)
1 tspcumin
![- [ ] Chili powder to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764733/graph/fooddb/48609e4fc3e8f260576e55adfc12e0a7.jpg)
Chili powder
to taste
![- [ ] 1tbsp grated ginger or paste or ginger powder](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764881/graph/fooddb/7c03d5b5acf9700e9d9417a76f340a0e.jpg)
1 Tbspginger
grated, or paste or ginger powder
![- [ ] Few vinegar drops](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1556808904/custom_upload/dede88821127259eea978f56c511d868.jpg)
3 dropsvinegar
![- [ ] 3 chopped garlic cloves](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764463/graph/fooddb/fb90ea8fbd3e81005fc22ada2c8ddd1f.jpg)
3garlic cloves
chopped
![- [ ] 1 cinnamon stick](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764778/graph/fooddb/eda8c1298c77c2efcfd6af1f4c6c7378.jpg)
1cinnamon stick
![- [ ] 1 bay leaf](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764896/graph/fooddb/140067c9f3967be04704d26dce8063f6.jpg)
1bay leaf
![- [ ] Salt to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550765002/graph/fooddb/eb238db694872ac4ebb19f67029d0f81.jpg)
Salt
to taste
![- [ ] Pepper to taste](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764843/graph/fooddb/50e15d7f550e17e36816598ba5504cca.jpg)
Pepper
to taste
![- [ ] 3tsp Garam Masala](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1563975237/custom_upload/ffee0f5ff36f7b92995c0d43b055a01c.jpg)
3 tspGaram Masala
![- [ ] 0.5L tomato paste. Or tomato sauce (this is not ideal more liquid)](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764773/graph/fooddb/6f9076eeec1be41bde7597c51706f262.jpg)
0.5 Ltomato paste
Or tomato sauce, this is not ideal more liquid
![- [ ] 1 cup of water](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1550764503/graph/fooddb/948118c5009748cca5f232ad8df3b3a5.jpg)
1 cupwater
![- [ ] 1 cup of heavy cream](https://art.whisk.com/image/upload/fl_progressive,h_48,w_48,c_fill,dpr_2.0/v1553877092/custom_upload/ccff74882e1afeef773334d076af2913.jpg)
1 cupheavy cream

2 Tbspbutter
On the side of the serving
Instructions
Season the chicken
Step 1
Cut the chicken into slices and mix the ingredients together and let it rest for at least 15 minutes








Cooking the Chicken
Step 2
In a pan, put the chicken in, let them cook to 85-90% cooked

Making the Gravy
Step 3
Once done, take the chicken to an empty plate and use the same pan to make the gravy. On medium heat add the following ingredients












Step 4
Mix the ingredients well and then add tomato paste

Step 5
Wait for a minute and then add water and heavy cream


Step 6
Mix and wait for 7-10 minutes for gravy to simmer.
Step 7
Remove the cinnamon stick and the bay leaf from the mix.
Step 8
Blend all the mix together with a blender

Step 9
Now while on fire, add the chicken pieces to the gravy and butter to the mix, for 6-8 minutes to simmer, below boiling point

Step 10
Mix well and stop the fire around when the gravy is not watery anymore. It should be medium-medium thick
Serving
Step 11
You can (optional) add cream on top of the plate, side rice, and naan bread


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