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Butter Chicken
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16 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 3HRS 45MINS

Butter Chicken

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This rich, creamy chicken recipe makes for a perfect dinner.
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
This rich, creamy chicken recipe makes for a perfect dinner.
3HRS 45MINS
Total Time
$2.32
Cost Per Serving
Ingredients
Servings
6
US / Metric
Chicken Breast
1.5 lb
Chicken Breasts
cut into pieces
or Thighs
Plain Yogurt
1/2 cup
Plain Yogurt
Chili Powder
1/2 Tbsp
Chili Powder
Salt
1/2 Tbsp
Fresh Ginger
1 Tbsp
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, grated
Onion
1
Medium Onion, diced
Garam Masala
1/2 Tbsp
Ground Cumin
1 tsp
Ground Cumin
Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp
Cayenne Pepper
Water
1 cup
Water
Heavy Cream
1 cup
Heavy Cream
Butter
1/3 cup
Butter, divided
cut into pieces
Nutrition Per Serving
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Calories
597
Fat
44.1 g
Protein
20.3 g
Carbs
30.4 g
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In the Kitchen with Jonny
Hello, I'm Jonny. I was born in New York City but I grew up in the Dominican Republic. Cooking and baking are my passion, and I share my favorite recipes for desserts and savory dishes.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGKAhUMPWsdLT1vb3hl1Dtg
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step 1
In a bowl, add Chicken Breasts (1.5 lb), Plain Yogurt (1/2 cup), Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp), and Garlic (4 cloves). Stir everything to combine. Cover it and place it in the fridge for three hours or overnight.
step 1 In a bowl, add Chicken Breasts (1.5 lb), Plain Yogurt (1/2 cup), Ground Turmeric (1/2 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp), Salt (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Black Pepper (to taste), Fresh Ginger (1 Tbsp), and Garlic (4 cloves). Stir everything to combine. Cover it and place it in the fridge for three hours or overnight.
step 2
Once the time is up, melt Butter (3 Tbsp) over medium-high heat, in a pan with high sides. Brown chicken for few minutes, don't have to be cooked completely. Remove chicken to a plate.
step 2 Once the time is up, melt Butter (3 Tbsp) over medium-high heat, in a pan with high sides. Brown chicken for few minutes, don't have to be cooked completely. Remove chicken to a plate.
step 3
Add Butter (3 Tbsp) and allow to melt. Add Onion (1) and cook until softened, three to five minutes. Add Garam Masala (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), cook for about thirty seconds.
step 3 Add Butter (3 Tbsp) and allow to melt. Add Onion (1) and cook until softened, three to five minutes. Add Garam Masala (1/2 Tbsp), Ground Cumin (1 tsp), Chili Powder (1 tsp) and Cayenne Pepper (1/2 tsp), cook for about thirty seconds.
step 4
Add Canned Tomato Purée (1 1/2 cups) stir and bring to a simmer. Add Water (1 cup) and mix together, return chicken to the pan, stir to coat it with the sauce. Lower heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir Heavy Cream (1 cup) until is well combined. Add Butter (2 Tbsp) with rice and naan. Yum!
step 4 Add Canned Tomato Purée (1 1/2 cups) stir and bring to a simmer. Add Water (1 cup) and mix together, return chicken to the pan, stir to coat it with the sauce. Lower heat to low, cover and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Stir Heavy Cream (1 cup) until is well combined. Add Butter (2 Tbsp) with rice and naan. Yum!
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Gluten-Free
Comfort Food
Chicken
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Indian
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