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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

This Indian Butter Chicken recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Perfect for a cozy dinner.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Breast, cut into cubes
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Butter
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • to taste Salt
  • 2 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until it's no longer pink.
  3. 3. Add tomato puree and cook for 10 minutes.
  4. 4. Stir in heavy cream and garam masala. Let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. 5. Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 120mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 150mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Butter Chicken, Indian Cuisine
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