Description
Butter Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish that captures the essence of Indian cuisine. This halal recipe is simple to prepare, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger
- 28 oz canned whole tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate chicken for at least one hour.
- 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic and ginger for about two minutes until golden.
- 3. Add diced chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
- 4. Stir in garam masala, salt, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- 5. Pour in canned tomatoes, breaking them up; let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 6. Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot over rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg