Simple Butter Chicken Recipe

One of the most popular curries at Indian restaurants worldwide is "Butter Chicken". This Butter Chicken recipe is one of the tastiest you will taste, with flavorful golden chicken chunks in a fantastic creamy curry sauce. With garlic butter rice and freshly cooked Naan bread, you'll adore how simple it is to prepare in the comfort of your own home.

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• 1 tbsp of butter
• 1 medium yellow onion diced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste)
• 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
• 1 ½ pound/  2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks
• 4 tbsp tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp of paprika, adjust to taste
• 1 tsp Fenugreek,  use powder, but seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional*
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
• Cooked white rice and naan bread for serving

Directions

• Heat a huge skillet or medium pot over medium-high intensity. Add the oil, spread, and onions, and cook onions down until daintily brilliant, around 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, mixing so it doesn't consume.
• Add the chicken, tomato glue, and flavors. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
• Add the weighty cream and stew for 8-10 minutes mixing sometimes. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

What is butter Chicken?

When it comes to making true butter chicken, the sauce is everything. You'll be pleasantly delighted to learn that all the ingredients you need to keep the sauce's lovely flavors going are an onion, a can of crushed tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and a few additional spices.

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