Description
Indulge in the warm embrace of homemade Butter Chicken, a creamy and flavorful dish that elevates any meal. Each tender piece of chicken is enveloped in a rich, spiced sauce that sings with aromatic flavors. Perfect for cozy family dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe brings people together over delicious food and joyful memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mincing garlic and ginger.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add chicken pieces along with garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and coriander. Cook until chicken turns opaque (5-6 minutes).
- Stir in crushed tomatoes and heavy cream; mix well and let simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve over steamed rice or warm naan bread, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg