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Butter chicken 2

Butter Chicken

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 tbsp butter, divided
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, diced
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 5 cm fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp chili powder, optional
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 15 oz tomato sauce (passata)
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • Fresh parsley, mint, or cilantro, for garnish

Utensils

  • Skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Mixing bowls

Information

  • Cost: $$$
  • Prep & cook time: ~50 min
  • Yield: 6 servings (≈300 g each)

Preparation Method

  1. Heat oil and 1 tbsp butter in skillet. Brown chicken. Remove.
  2. Add garlic and ginger. Cook 1 min.
  3. Add spices and salt, cook briefly. Stir in tomato sauce.
  4. Cover and simmer 5–10 min until chicken is cooked.
  5. Stir in cream, reduce slightly. Garnish with herbs and serve over rice.