indian butter chicken

Name: Indian Butter Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ## MARINADE; 1/2 cup(s) 2% plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon(s) freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1 tablespoon(s) fresh ginger, minced; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; 2 teaspoon(s) indian garam masala; 1 teaspoon(s) curry powder; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper, or more to taste; 2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; ## CURRY; 1 tablespoon(s) ghee (substitute vegetable oil); 1 cup(s) red onions, chopped; 2 large cloves garlic, pressed; 1/2 tablespoon(s) indian garam masala; 1/2 tablespoon(s) curry powder; 1 teaspoon(s) mild paprika; 1 can(s) (10 oz.) cream of tomato soup; 1 tablespoon(s) brown sugar, such as demerara; 1/4 teaspoon(s) ground himalayan sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) butter; 1 cup(s) 35% heavy cream; ## SIDE & GARNISH; long grain rice, such as basmati; fresh cilantro, chopped; naan flatbread, to dip in the sauce

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Francine Lizotte

Surrey South, BC

Updated on Aug 14, 2019

The exotic flavors in this dish will excite your taste buds! This delicious recipe is easy to make and now you can have it anytime you like. What a great meal to introduce Indian cuisine to your guests... !

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Chicken in an orange sauce on a plate along with naan bread and white rice.

prep time 10 Min

cook time 30 Min

method Stove Top

yield 4 servings

Ingredients

MARINADE
1/2 cup 2% plain yogurt
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
2 teaspoons indian garam masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
2 medium chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
CURRY
1 tablespoon ghee (substitute vegetable oil)
1 cup red onions, chopped
2 large cloves garlic, pressed
1/2 tablespoon indian garam masala
1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon mild paprika
1 can (10 oz.) cream of tomato soup
1 tablespoon brown sugar, such as demerara
1/4 teaspoon ground himalayan sea salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup 35% heavy cream
SIDE & GARNISH
long grain rice, such as basmati
fresh cilantro, chopped
naan flatbread, to dip in the sauce

How To Make indian butter chicken

Step 1

To make the marinade; In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, curry powder, ginger, garlic and cayenne pepper; whisk until well blended. Add chicken and stir until well coated. Cover and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.

Step 2

In a large deep skillet over medium-high heat, add ghee. When hot, add onion and sauté until translucent. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add coated chicken and the marinade; stir quickly to prevent from sticking. Add garam masala, curry powder and mild paprika. Stir until chicken pieces turn white, about 3 minutes.
Step 3

Add tomato sauce, brown sugar, salt and cayenne pepper. Decrease heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Couple minutes before cooking time is up, stir in butter until melted.
Step 4

Add cream, stir and bring heat to medium. Cook for another 5 minutes for a thicker sauce. Remove from heat and spoon butter chicken beside rice. Sprinkle cilantro over the butter chicken and serve along with naan bread. Makes 4 servings.
Step 5

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