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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy Butter Chicken dish, marinated for depth of flavor, perfect with rice or naan.
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Prep Time 3 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 402 kcal

Equipment

  • fry pan
  • bowl
  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

Marinade

  • 0.5 cup plain yoghurt full fat
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 teaspoon garam masala Note 1
  • 0.5 teaspoon chilli powder or cayenne pepper powder Note 2
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1.5 lb chicken thigh fillets cut into bite size pieces

Curry

  • 2 tablespoon ghee or butter OR 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (Note 3)
  • 1 cup tomato passata aka tomato puree (Note 4)
  • 1 cup heavy cream thickened (Note 5)
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1.25 teaspoon salt

To serve – choose

  • Basmati rice
  • White rice
  • Coriander/cilantro optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Optional blitz: for an extra smooth sauce, combine the Marinade ingredients (except the chicken) in a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Marinade: Combine the Marinade ingredients with the chicken in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight, or up to 24 hours (minimum 3 hrs).

Cooking

  • Cook chicken: Heat the ghee (butter or oil) over high heat in a large fry pan. Take the chicken out of the Marinade but do not wipe or shake off the marinade from the chicken.
  • Place chicken in the fry pan and cook for around 3 minutes, or until the chicken is white all over.
  • Sauce: Add the tomato passata, cream, sugar and salt, along with any remaining marinade left in the bowl. Turn down to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Do a taste test to see if it needs more salt.
  • Garnish with coriander/cilantro leaves if using. Serve with basmati rice.

Notes

Garam Masala is a spice mix that is readily available at supermarkets. Pure chili powder is preferred over American Chili Powder. Ghee can be substituted with butter or any neutral flavored cooking oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 310gCalories: 402kcalCarbohydrates: 9.8gProtein: 39.8gFat: 23.4gSaturated Fat: 9.3gCholesterol: 193mgSodium: 928mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 6.5g
Keyword Butter Chicken, chicken, comfort food, curry, Dinner, Indian cuisine
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