Description
Indulge in this creamy, aromatic Butter Chicken that warms the heart and excites the palate. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, it’s a dish everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Canned tomato puree (about 1 cup)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Spices: cumin, coriander, garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey or sugar
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Prep the Chicken: Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and ginger; sauté until fragrant.
- Add Spices and Tomato Puree: Stir in spices and tomato puree; cook until bubbling.
- Add Creaminess: Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream along with honey or sugar until smooth.
- Simmer Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the sauce; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Finish with Freshness: Squeeze lemon juice before serving. Enjoy over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg