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Butter Chicken

Prep25 minCook30 minTotal55 minDifficultyMedium
Butter Chicken

Ingredients

4 servings

Contains: Milk

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Nutrition

Per serving

Calories
669.5
total 2678.1
Protein
42.5 g
total 170.1 g
Carbs
23.1 g
total 92.6 g
Fat
47.7 g
total 190.6 g

Estimated ยท based on 17 of 18 ingredients

Tender marinated chicken in a rich, silky tomato-butter sauce finished with cream. The most beloved of Indian curries.

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Method

  1. 1
    • chicken thigh700 g
    • Greek yogurt200 g
    • lemon juice2 tbsp
    • garam masala1 tbsp
    • ground turmeric2 tsp

    Marinate the chickenย โ€” Mix the chicken with Greek yogurt, lemon juice, half the garam masala, and the turmeric. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2
    • chicken thigh700 g

    Sear the chickenย โ€” Sear the marinated chicken in a hot dry pan for 8 minutes until browned on all sides, then set aside.

  3. 3
    • garam masala1 tbsp
    • butter60 g
    • onion1
    • garlic5
    • fresh ginger25 g
    • fresh chilli1โ€“2
    • ground cumin2 tsp
    • ground coriander2 tsp
    • tomato paste2 tbsp

    Cook onion and spicesย โ€” Melt the butter in the same pan and cook the onion for 7 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chilli and fry 2 minutes, then stir in the cumin, coriander, remaining garam masala, and tomato paste.

  4. 4
    • chicken thigh700 g
    • canned tomatoes400 g
    • heavy cream2 dl
    • honey1 tsp
    • saltto taste
    • fresh cilantro3 tbsp

    Simmer and blend the sauceย โ€” Add the canned tomatoes and simmer 10 minutes, then blend the sauce smooth. Return the chicken with the cream and honey and simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt and finish with cilantro.

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