Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Main Dishes • Indian

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Time 1 hour
Ingredients 18
Servings 4

Description

Butter Chicken is a popular Indian dish made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a creamy tomato sauce, flavored with a blend of aromatic spices. It is often served with rice or naan bread, making it a comforting and satisfying meal that is loved by many.

Ingredients

  • Poultry 20 oz
  • Canned Tomatoes (Pelati) 20 oz
  • Onion 1 head
  • Cashew 5 oz
  • Garlic 3 cloves
  • Ginger 0 oz
  • Ghee 3 spoons
  • Heavy cream 5 fl oz
  • Apple Cider Vinegar 2 spoons
  • Passata Tomato Sauce 2 spoons
  • Sugar to taste
  • Garam Masala 2 spoons
  • Salt to taste
  • Mild Chili Spice to taste
  • Paprika to taste
  • Vegetable Oil 0 fl oz
  • Boiled White Round Rice 20 oz
  • Cilantro to taste

Step-by-Step Guide

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Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

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Step 2

Peel 3 cloves of garlic and ginger, chop them roughly, and blend them into a paste with salt, chili, and paprika.

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Step 3

Cut the chicken breast into small pieces and coat them with the prepared paste. Let it sit for 15-20 minutes. Dice the onion.

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Step 4

Quickly sauté the chicken in a deep skillet. Transfer it to a bowl.

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Add 2 tablespoons of ghee and the onion to the skillet, and sauté lightly.

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Step 6

Add the tomato paste to the onion and sauté for another 2 minutes.

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Step 7

Add tomatoes, cashews, garam masala, vinegar, salt, and sugar to taste. If there is not enough liquid, you can add water. Simmer for 15 minutes until the vegetables are tender.

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Step 8

Blend the sauce with an immersion blender until smooth, and strain through a sieve if desired. The sauce should be fairly liquid, like a puréed soup.

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Step 9

Return the sauce to the skillet, add the chicken, cream, and 1 tablespoon of ghee. Simmer for about 10 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.

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Step 10

Serve with basmati rice, garnished with cilantro, and you can also drizzle a small amount of cream for presentation.

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