Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of butter chicken, a beloved dish featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy, spiced sauce. Perfectly paired with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan, this dish is ideal for cozy family dinners or impressing guests. With its mouthwatering aroma and vibrant colors, butter chicken promises to transform any meal into an extraordinary dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (28 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a large pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Increase heat to medium-high and add chicken; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in canned tomatoes and spices; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Lower heat and gently mix in heavy cream; cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over basmati rice or with naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 387
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 130mg