Easy Butter Chicken Recipe
This easy butter chicken recipe is a flavorful, delicious weeknight dinner that will rival even the butter chicken from your favorite Indian restaurant. This Indian butter chicken is perfectly spiced and coated in a thick, creamy sauce for an irresistible Indian dish.
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
- 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
- 1 1/2 lbs, boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tsp. minced garlic
- 1 Tbsp. garam masala
- 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
- 1 Tbsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp, black pepper
- 8 oz. can tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp. tomato paste
- 2 tsp. lemon juice
- 1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt plain yogurt can also be used
- 1 cup half and half
- basamati rice or naan bread for serving or your favorite rice
Instructions
- In a large skillet add butter and diced onion and sauté over medium heat until the onions begin to soften and caramelize, about 4 minutes.
- Add cubed chicken and cook until lightly browned (chicken will continue cooking in sauce)
- Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper and stir to coat chicken well.
- Stir in tomato sauce, tomato paste, lemon juice, yogurt, and half and half. Allow the mixture to simmer for 10 minutes or until the sauce has thickened.
- Serve immediately over your favorite rice or naan bread. Enjpy!
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