Easy Butter Chicken

[SilentSeeker]

Hey everyone! I fell in love with this recipe not just because it's tasty, but also because it's easy to make. So I'm sharing this recipe with you, hoping you like it.

Ingredients

• 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast(910 g), cubed
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
• ½ teaspoon turmeric
• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
• 1 ½ cups diced yellow onion(225 g)
• 3 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon grated ginger
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
• 14 oz tomato sauce(395 g)
• 1 cup water(240 mL)
• 1 cup heavy cream(240 mL)
• cooked rice, for serving
• chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

• Preparation​

  1. In a large bowl, season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
  3. Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  4. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  5. Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
  6. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
     
     Enjoy!

 

[EternalVoyager]

Looks yummy and easy! thanks for the recipe!

 

[eihra520]

Glad I've found your recipe Love that it's both delicious and simple to make ...The ingredient list is manageable too, which is always a plus. I'll definitely be adding it to my meal plan!

 

[Xeth_]

Thank you for sharing this gem! Easy Butter Chicken sounds like a weeknight dinner dream come true. Can't wait to whip it up.