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Butter Chicken

Tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce scented with Indian spices.

Time50 min
Servings4
Calories
LevelMedium

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast600 g
  • Plain yogurt150 g
  • Canned tomatoes400 g
  • Heavy cream150 ml
  • Onion2 pcs
  • Garlic4 cloves
  • Ginger Fresh Grated2 tsp
  • Tomato paste2 tbsp
  • Garam masala2 tsp
  • Butter30 g

Instructions

1

Mix the marinade from yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, grated garlic, ginger, and salt. Marinate the chicken for at least 2 hours.

2

Fry the chicken pieces in a pan for 5-7 minutes, then set aside.

3

For the sauce, saute onion, garlic, and ginger, then add tomato paste and spices and cook for 2 minutes.

4

Add the canned tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes, then blend until smooth.

5

Pour in the cream, return the chicken, and simmer for 10 minutes.

6

Serve with rice or naan, garnished with cilantro and extra cream.

Butter Chicken | Zoremi