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Weeknight Butter Chicken

17 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 45MINS

Weeknight Butter Chicken

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6 ratings
This classic Indian dish is something that normally simmers for hours, but with a few tweaks, it is totally doable on a weeknight, even in a hectic house!
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Macheesmo
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This classic Indian dish is something that normally simmers for hours, but with a few tweaks, it is totally doable on a weeknight, even in a hectic house!
45MINS
Total Time
$2.83
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
us / metric
Chicken Breast
2 lb
Chicken Breasts
Greek Yogurt
1 cup
Greek Yogurt
Garam Masala
1 Tbsp
Garam Masala
Chili Powder
1 tsp
Chili Powder
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin, ground
Ground Coriander
1 tsp
Ground Coriander
Kosher Salt
1 tsp
Kosher Salt
Ground Black Pepper
1 tsp
Ground Black Pepper
Butter
1/2 cup
Butter
Sweet Onion
1
Sweet Onion, chopped
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, minced
Fresh Ginger
2 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger
Tomato Paste
4 Tbsp
Tomato Paste
Chicken Stock
2 cups
Chicken Stock
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Heavy Cream
White Rice
to taste
White Rice
Fresh Cilantro
to taste
Fresh Cilantro
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
756
Fat
55.4 g
Protein
29.2 g
Carbs
35.2 g
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step 1
Slice Chicken Breasts (2 lb) into thin strips and add to a bowl. Add Greek Yogurt (1 cup), Garam Masala (1 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp) and Ground Coriander (1 tsp).
step 1 Slice Chicken Breasts (2 lb) into thin strips and add to a bowl. Add Greek Yogurt (1 cup), Garam Masala (1 Tbsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp) and Ground Coriander (1 tsp).
step 2
Add Butter (4 Tbsp) to a medium pot over medium heat. Add a Sweet Onion (1), Fresh Ginger (2 Tbsp), Garlic (4 cloves). Let those things cook together until the veggies soften, 3-4 minutes.
step 2 Add Butter (4 Tbsp) to a medium pot over medium heat. Add a Sweet Onion (1), Fresh Ginger (2 Tbsp), Garlic (4 cloves). Let those things cook together until the veggies soften, 3-4 minutes.
step 3
Add Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp) and Chicken Stock (2 cups) to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
step 3 Add Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp) and Chicken Stock (2 cups) to the pot and bring the mixture to a simmer.
step 4
Add the marinated chicken into the pot along with the marinade. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Let the mixture simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring it occasionally
step 4 Add the marinated chicken into the pot along with the marinade. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a low simmer. Let the mixture simmer, uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring it occasionally
step 5
Stir in the Heavy Cream (1 cup), Butter (4 Tbsp). Season with Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp). Serve with White Rice (to taste) and garnish with Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Enjoy!
step 5 Stir in the Heavy Cream (1 cup), Butter (4 Tbsp). Season with Kosher Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1 tsp). Serve with White Rice (to taste) and garnish with Fresh Cilantro (to taste). Enjoy!
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Budget-Friendly
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
One-Pot
Rice
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