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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is a beloved dish with a creamy sauce and tender chicken that brings warmth and comfort to any meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade
  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Adjust to taste
For the cooking
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • to taste none Salt
  • for garnish none Fresh cilantro

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. In a pan, heat butter and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
  2. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in diced tomatoes and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  4. Add heavy cream, mix well, and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  5. Adjust salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Serve with naan or steamed rice. To store Butter Chicken, let it cool completely before placing it in an airtight container. It can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, you can freeze it for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and reheat gently on the stove.