Butter Chicken

Prep Steps

• 1 onion {do:dice}
• 3 cloves garlic, finely {do:mince}
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely {do:mince}
• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 3/4-inch pieces {do:cut}

Cook the Rice

In a medium pot over medium-high heat, bring to a boil...

• 3 cups water
• 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice

Cover, lower the heat and simmer until tender, 15–20 minutes.

The Sauce Base

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt...

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Add and cook until softened and starting to turn golden, 3–4 minutes...

• 1 onion, diced

Stir in and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds...

• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced

Cook the Chicken

Add and cook, stirring, until cooked through, about 5 minutes...

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 3 oz tomato paste
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp kosher salt{tip:We test with Morton kosher salt. Using table salt? Use about 3/4 as much. Diamond Crystal? Use about 1 1/2 times as much.}
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Finish

Stir in...

• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp butter

Simmer 8–10 minutes, until thick and creamy. Serve over the rice.