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Butter Chicken

URL: https://www.feastingathome.com/indian-butter-chicken-or-cauliflower/

Ingredients

The Chicken

  • 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons ghee

The Sauce

  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 medium onion, finely diced
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 1–2 pieces serrano chilies (or 1 jalapeno)
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, finely minced
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 14 ounces canned tomato puree
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 2–3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 cup coconut cream (or heavy cream)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon sugar (brown sugar or honey)
  • optional cayenne pepper to taste
  • optional cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garam masala, then brown in heated ghee and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add more ghee and sauté onions and chilies until tender, then add garlic, ginger, and spices, cooking until fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomato puree and water, then add the chicken and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix in coconut cream and simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
  5. Adjust seasoning and serve garnished with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
6-8
Calories
307
Total fat
21g
Total carbohydrates
18g
Total protein
16.7g
Sodium
866.3mg
Cholesterol
48mg

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