Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken: A Deliciously Creamy Delight
Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken is a quick and creamy dish that's perfect for busy nights.
Equipment
- large skillet
- Medium saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil for cooking
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion diced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste)
- 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾-inch chunks
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek optional, can use powder, seeds or mustard seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
- 1 serving hot cooked rice and naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
- Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
- Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg
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