butter chicken
(2 RATINGS)
I love the smoothness of this recipe, my all time favorite Indian dish!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
30 Min
method
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yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin
- 1/4 cup white onion, chopped fine
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons ginger, minced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 3/4 cup half and half
- dash cayenne pepper, to taste
- 3 large chicken breats, cubed
How To Make butter chicken
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Step 1Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onions until soft and translucent. Stir in lemon juice, butter, ginger-garlic paste, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and cumin.
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Step 2Cook, stirring for about two minutes. Add tomato sauce and blend in and cook for another two minutes. Stir in yogurt and half/half.
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Step 3Reduce heat and simmer for 5 min. Remove and set aside
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Step 4Heat 1 Tbls oil and a teaspoon butter in large skillet over medium heat
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Step 5Cut Chicken into cubes and cook about 10 minutes
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Step 6Reduce heat and add 1 teaspoon garam masala and a dash of cayenne.
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Step 7Add your sauce to the chicken and cook on low till chicken is no longer pink inside.
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Step 8Serve over Basmati Rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.
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