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Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter Chicken

Indian Butter Chicken is a creamy, spiced dish that brings comfort and flavor, perfect for an easy and delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Cozy Dinners
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, skinless chicken use breast or thigh
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Freshly grated pepper
For the Aromatics
  • 1 large Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly grated ginger
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 medium Jalapeno adjust heat by omitting seeds
For the Spice Blend
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons Garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon Chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Tomato paste
  • 1 cup Low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lime wedges
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro freshly chopped

Equipment

  • Large pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pan, pour in some olive oil over medium heat. Once it shimmers, toss in the chopped onion, ginger, garlic, and jalapeno. Sauté them until the onions become translucent.
  2. Next, add the boneless chicken pieces. Sear them until they are no longer pink on the outside.
  3. Sprinkle in the salt, freshly grated pepper, garam masala, chili powder, ground cardamom, and coriander. Cook this fragrant mixture for about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Stir in the tomato paste and low sodium chicken broth. Bring everything to a gentle simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Pour in the heavy cream and drop in the bay leaves. Allow it to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in the unsalted butter until it’s melted and fully incorporated.
  7. Dish out the chicken in bowls, garnishing with lime wedges and a handful of freshly chopped cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a zesty finish, squeeze extra lime on top before serving. To maintain flavor, use freshly grated ginger and garlic.

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