Indian Butter Chicken
Indian Butter Chicken combines warm spices with the simple ingredients of onion, butter, tomato and garlic creating tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time50 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: butter chhicken, Indian butter chicken, tasty butter chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 604kcal
Combine Greek yogurt, tomato paste, garam masala, chili powder, paprika, turmeric and kosher salt until blended. Add chicken pieces and stir until evenly coated. Let stand 20 minutes.
In large non-stick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add chicken and yogurt mixture and cook until chicken is browned.
Add tomato puree. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream and simmer over low heat 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
Serve with cooked brown rice and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
Makes 4 servings
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Serve this recipe with cauliflower rice
- Serve your butter chicken with naan
Substitutions
- Substitute boneless chicken breasts for the boneless chicken thighs
- Substitute extra firm tofu for the chicken thighs
- Substitute white rice for the brown rice
Calories: 604kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 213mg | Sodium: 982mg | Potassium: 1226mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 2585IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 112mg | Iron: 5mg