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Butter Chicken is delicious, full of amazing flavor and an easy dinner to put together. It’s perfect for a busy night as it comes together in about 30 minutes.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
I am grateful that I have managed to raise four children who are much more adventurous eaters than I ever was. I think the fact that all four of them have lived in foreign countries may have something to do with it.
My children introduced me to Indian food and I am grateful for that introduction to a world of amazing spices and flavors I had not experienced before. Butter Chicken has become one of my favorite Indian dishes to make at home because it is so easy and the flavor is amazing.
Ingredients Needed
- Chicken Breast, boneless, skinless
- Chicken Broth
- Tomato Paste
- Butter
- Half and Half
- Olive Oil
- Garam Masala, this is a combination of pepper, cloves, cinnamon, cumin and cardamon and is a key ingredient.
- Onion
- Jalapeño
- Ginger
- Garlic
- Chili Powder
- Salt and Pepper
- Lime
- Cilantro, for garnish
How to Make Butter Chicken
- Sauté onions, ginger and jalapeno pepper in a frying pan
- Add in your garlic. garam masala and a little extra chill powder if you want a bit more kick.
- Pour mixture into your blender,
- Add in tomato paste and chicken broth and pulse until smooth.
- Add mixture back into frying pan, add in milk and let it come to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Melt butter over high heat in another frying pan. Salt and pepper chicken and add into pan. Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Combine the sauce and chicken and simmer over medium heat. Add in remaining butter.
- Serve over rice and garnish the butter chicken with a squeeze of some fresh lime and a sprinkle of fresh chopped cilantro.
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Butter Chicken Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 1 Tbsp minced ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and chopped
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chili powder if extra heat is desired
- 1 6boz. tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cups half and half
- 3 chicken breast boneless, skinless, cut into pieces
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup butter
- lime
- cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a large pan saute onion, ginger and jalapeno pepper in oil.
- Stir until onion is lightly browned about 5 minutes. Add in garlic, garam masala and chili powder (if desired). Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Put mixture into blender. Add in tomato paste and chicken broth and pulse until smooth.
- Put mixture back in pan and add in half and half. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- In another pan heat 1 Tbsp butter over high heat and add in chicken that has been salted and peppered.
- Cook until chicken is no longer pink.
- Add in sauce and stir. Cook for 3-4 more minutes.
- Add in 3 Tbsp butter and stir until melted.
- Serve over rice. Squeeze lime juice over mixture and garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Heidi says
Made this tonight and all of the kids ate it without protest. Win!
Leigh Anne says
I think that is a winner then if everyone ate it without complaining. Love it!!!
Kristen says
Off to check it out but I can already tell I’m going to love this recipe. Looks delicious!
Emily says
We love Butter Chicken at our house! My recipe is a little different, I must try it your way and compare.