butter chicken

(2 RATINGS)
60 Pinches
Kirkland, WA
Updated on Jun 25, 2012

I love the smoothness of this recipe, my all time favorite Indian dish!

prep time 15 Min
cook time 30 Min
method ---
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

  • Step 1
    Heat 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.
  • Step 2
    Cook, stirring for about two minutes. Add tomato sauce and blend in and cook for another two minutes. Stir in yogurt and half/half.
  • Step 3
    Reduce heat and simmer for 5 min. Remove and set aside
  • Step 4
    Heat 1 Tbls oil and a teaspoon butter in large skillet over medium heat
  • Step 5
    Cut Chicken into cubes and cook about 10 minutes
  • Step 6
    Reduce heat and add 1 teaspoon garam masala and a dash of cayenne.
  • Step 7
    Add your sauce to the chicken and cook on low till chicken is no longer pink inside.
  • Step 8
    Serve over Basmati Rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

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