Description
Indulge in this creamy, flavorful butter chicken thatβs quick to make and perfect for cozy dinners. Your taste buds will thank you!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 cup canned tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and sautΓ© garlic and ginger until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in tomato puree and garam masala; lower heat to simmer.
- Slowly add heavy cream, stirring well. Let it simmer gently for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving. Pair with basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices before cooking. - Add vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for added nutrition. - Leftovers taste even better the next day!