Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of butter chicken—a classic Indian dish that brings warmth and joy to any meal. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken simmered in a luscious tomato and cream sauce, infused with aromatic spices that tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, serve it with fluffy rice or warm naan for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Chop the chicken and mince the garlic and ginger.
- Sauté aromatics: In a large skillet over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
- Cook chicken and spices: Add chicken, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, and cumin; sauté until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add tomato puree: Stir in tomato puree and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Incorporate cream: Lower heat and gradually stir in heavy cream; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Garnish & serve: Top with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg