Easy Butter Chicken
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.
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
- 2
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
- 3
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.
- 4
Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
- 5
Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
- 6
Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
- 7
Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
- 8
Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
- 9
Enjoy!
Recipe from tasty.co
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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 unsalted butter, divided
- •1 ½ cups diced yellow onion
- •3 teaspoons garam masala
- •1 teaspoon ground cumin
- •1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- •1 tablespoon grated ginger
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 3-inch cinnamon stick
- •14 oz tomato sauce
- •1 cup water
- •1 cup heavy cream
- •cooked rice, for serving
- •chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish