Ingredient List
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, finely minced
  • 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast (3/4" chunks)
  • 1/2 can (6oz) tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp garam masala spice mixture
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter

Butter Chicken

Prep
10M
Cook
20M
Total
30M
Skill
Easy
Yield
4 servings
CUISINE
Indian
Butter Chicken
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In medium stove pot over medium-high heat, prepare white rice by adding 2 parts water to 1 part rice...

  • 3 cups water
  • 1.5 cups long grain white rice

Once water starts to boil, cover and reduce heat to simmer for 15-20 minutes until done.

In a large skillet over medium high heat add...

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, diced

Cook onions for 3-4 minutes until they soften and start to turn golden brown. Then add...

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

Stir to combine for about 30 seconds. Then add...

  • 1.5 lbs diced chicken breast (3/4" chunks)
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp garam masala spice mixture
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper

Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked then add...

  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp butter

Simmer for another 8-10 minutes. Serve over prepared rice. Enjoy!

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There's no shortage of butter chicken recipes out there, but this one is quick, easy, and delicious. And it doesn't skimp on the butter! It is called Butter Chicken after all. This one was a winner and I know we'll be making it again!
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