Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
Indian Butter Chicken combines warm spices with the simple ingredients of onion, butter, tomato and garlic creating tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce.
Servings: 4
Calories: 604kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 Tablespoon garam masala
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut in bite size pieces
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 Tablespoon minced fresh ginger
- 1 ½ cups tomato puree
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked brown rice
- 2 Tablespoons chopped cilantro
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
Makes 4 servings
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Serve this recipe with cauliflower rice
- Serve your butter chicken with naan
- Substitute boneless chicken breasts for the boneless chicken thighs
- Substitute extra firm tofu for the chicken thighs
- Substitute white rice for the brown rice
Nutrition
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