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Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

by Rebecca December 12, 2020

Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 8 Servings

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Butter Chicken at its finest! I’ve never had chicken like this before. Oh my! If you are looking for a dish to serve tonight, well, you need to give this recipe a try.

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade:

1½ tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 teaspoon Garlic Powder

2 teaspoon Garam Masala

1 teaspoon Ground Cumin

1 teaspoon Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Kosher Salt

2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks

Sauce:

3 tablespoons Clarified Butter divided

1 Yellow Onion diced

3 Garlic Cloves minced

1 tablespoon Garam Masala

1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger

1 teaspoon Chili Powder

1 teaspoon Ground Coriander

½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper

14 oz Tomato Sauce one can

1½ Cup Coconut Cream well stirred or blended

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Chopped cilantro, for garnish

How to make Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add in the garlic powder, olive oil, garam masala, chilli powder, cumin, and salt. Stir until well combined.

Step 2: Add in the chicken and toss until everything is well coated with the marinade.

Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it inside the fridge to chill for 6 hours to overnight.

Step 4: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons of ghee or butter and allow it to become hot/melt.

Step 6: Add in the marinated chicken pieces and cook until both sides are brown. Make sure not to overcrowd the chicken.

Step 7: Place the cooked chicken on a plate.

Step 8: In the same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon of ghee/butter, then turn the heat down to medium-low.

Step 9: Add in the garam masala, onion, chilli powder, coriander, cayenne, and ginger. Stir until well combined. Cook for about 45 seconds.

Step 10: Add in the tomato sauce and allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring from time to time.

Step 11: Add in the coconut cream and simmer for a few more seconds.

Step 12: Put the chicken back to the skillet as well as its juices. Stir until well combined.

Step 13: Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

Step 14: Sprinkle more salt and pepper if needed, then sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top.

Step 15: Remove from the heat.

Step 16: Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 386kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 666mg | Potassium: 635mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 494IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg

Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

Rebecca Prep Time: 15 mins | Cook Time: 20 mins | Total Time: 35 mins | Yield: 8 Servings Remember it laterLike this recipe! Pin it to your favorite board NOW!Pin… General Recipes Easy Butter Chicken Recipe European Print This
Serves: 8 Prep Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 20 mins 20 mins
Nutrition facts: 386 calories 29 fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • Chicken Marinade:
  • 1½ tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 2 lbs Boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks
  • Sauce:
  • 3 tablespoons Clarified Butter divided
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Fresh Ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • ½ teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
  • 14 oz Tomato Sauce one can
  • 1½ Cup Coconut Cream well stirred or blended
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • Chopped cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add in the garlic powder, olive oil, garam masala, chilli powder, cumin, and salt. Stir until well combined.

Step 2: Add in the chicken and toss until everything is well coated with the marinade.

Step 3: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it inside the fridge to chill for 6 hours to overnight.

Step 4: Place a large skillet on the stove and turn the heat to medium-high.

Step 5: Add 2 tablespoons of ghee or butter and allow it to become hot/melt.

Step 6: Add in the marinated chicken pieces and cook until both sides are brown. Make sure not to overcrowd the chicken.

Step 7: Place the cooked chicken on a plate.

Step 8: In the same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon of ghee/butter, then turn the heat down to medium-low.

Step 9: Add in the garam masala, onion, chilli powder, coriander, cayenne, and ginger. Stir until well combined. Cook for about 45 seconds.

Step 10: Add in the tomato sauce and allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes while stirring from time to time.

Step 11: Add in the coconut cream and simmer for a few more seconds.

Step 12: Put the chicken back to the skillet as well as its juices. Stir until well combined.

Step 13: Simmer for another 10 to 15 minutes or until the chicken is tender.

Step 14: Sprinkle more salt and pepper if needed, then sprinkle freshly chopped cilantro on top.

Step 15: Remove from the heat.

Step 16: Serve hot and enjoy!

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I started cooking as a child with my parents and grandparents. I love cooking for my family and like trying new recipes.

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