Easy Butter Chicken Recipes

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EASY INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN



Easy Indian Butter Chicken image

This is a recipe I have perfected over the years and passed onto many others. The sauce is perfect when creamy and not too thick or too thin. The level of salt and spices can be suited to your taste. Garam and tandoori masala can be found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store.

Provided by mn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt a few tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat along with the tomato sauce, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in caramelized onions.
  • While the sauce is simmering, toss cubed chicken breast with vegetable oil until coated, then season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Once done, add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 302.9 mg, Fat 82.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 48.4 g, Sodium 1461 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

This simplified version of the Indian classic combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of aromatic spices all in one pot to make a flavorful dinner that's just as good as the version you'll get at restaurants - only way easier to make. Serve it over rice with a bit of cilantro to balance the heat and dinner is done.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
½ teaspoon turmeric
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ½ cups yellow onion, diced
3 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cinnamon, 3 inch (8 cm) stick
14 oz tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
rice, for serving
fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the teaspoon of turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
  • Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the last 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 74 grams, Sugar 8 grams

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