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Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter Chicken

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Indulge in the rich flavors of Indian Butter Chicken, a creamy and aromatic dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine right to your kitchen. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce infused with fragrant spices like garam masala and coriander. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, this butter chicken is not only easy to prepare but also customizable to suit your spice preference. Serve it over fluffy basmati rice or warm naan, and enjoy a comforting meal that will impress everyone at the table.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into ¾-inch chunks)
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion (small diced)
  • 3 ounces tomato paste
  • 3 ounces red curry paste
  • 1 (14-ounce) can coconut milk
  • 2 teaspoon ginger (grated)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
  2. Sauté diced onion for about 3–4 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in grated ginger and minced garlic; cook for another 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add spices (garam masala, chili powder, mustard seeds, coriander, curry powder) and toast for about 1–2 minutes.
  5. Introduce chicken chunks and cook until browned on all sides (about 5–7 minutes).
  6. Stir in tomato paste and red curry paste; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper; pour in coconut milk and stir well.
  8. Bring to a gentle simmer and let cook for about 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  9. Adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
  • Author: Madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Indian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 700mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 95mg