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Butter Chicken Recipe

Ultimate 20 Minute Butter Chicken Recipe (Restaurant Quality!)


  • Author: Emeli
  • Total Time: 20 minutes

Description

Quick 20-minute butter chicken is creamy and packed full of flavor. It’s simplified and cooked all in one pan and goes great with a side of rice or naan! 


Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated (or use paste)

  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed

  • 1 ½ pounds about 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks

  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste, or 8 oz can of tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder, or paprika, adjust to taste

  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek, I use powder, but seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional*

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup heavy cream, sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat

  • Hot cooked rice and naan for serving


Instructions

 

  • Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.

  • Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.

  • Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

  • Prep Time: (minutes
  • Cook Time: 15mins
  • Category: Dinner
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 491kcal
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 963mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Protein: 39g

Keywords: Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken