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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

A rich and creamy dish with tender chicken pieces in a spiced tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Breast cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 cup Yogurt plain
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 inch Ginger minced

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken in yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
  3. 3. Add tomato sauce and cook for another 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 more minutes. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 700mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Butter Chicken
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