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Indian Butter Chicken
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INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN

Easy Indian Butter Chicken is a delicious and comforting dish that brings the rich flavors of India right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 400 g chicken breast
  • 1/2 cup full fat Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste or powder
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp fresh garlic or garlic powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, add in the chicken breasts and season with all the spices and Greek yogurt. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours.
  2. In a pan, add in 1 tbsp of butter and then add the chicken, more ginger and garlic. Cook until golden. Set aside.
  3. In the same pan, add in some more butter, tomato puree, more spices, sugar, heavy cream and some more butter.
  4. Add in the chicken again and mix well.
  5. Top with some fresh parsley and serve with basmati rice or garlic naan.