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Butter Chicken

Are you craving comfort food? This Butter Chicken dish is a creamy, luscious treat that will fulfill all of your needs!
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Butter Chicken
Yield: 4

Materials

  • - 1.5 lbs chicken breast cubed
  • - 1 cup plain yogurt
  • - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • - 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • - 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • - 2 teaspoons cumin
  • - 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
  • - Salt to taste
  • - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • - 1 large onion finely chopped
  • - 1 can 14 oz tomato puree
  • - 1 cup heavy cream
  • - 1 teaspoon chili powder adjust to taste
  • - 2 tablespoons honey
  • - Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala, cumin, ginger garlic paste, and salt. Add the chicken, coat well with the marinade, and let it rest for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until all sides are browned.
  • Pour in the tomato puree and let it simmer for 10 minutes. Add chili powder and honey, adjust the seasoning as needed.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 10-15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.