Description
Creamy Butter Chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a rich, velvety sauce, creating a delightful experience in every bite. Infused with aromatic spices and buttery goodness, this recipe brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add the diced chicken breast, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, cumin, and paprika; mix well.
- Lower the heat and gradually add heavy cream, stirring gently. Simmer until creamy (about 10 minutes).
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving hot over rice or with naan. Garnish with cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg