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A serving of rich, creamy butter chicken in a bowl, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Proven way to grow Butter Chicken in 25 minutes

This recipe provides a proven method to grow delicious Butter Chicken quickly. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it delivers rich flavors in just 25 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 15 oz tomato sauce
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Spatula

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion to the skillet and cook until softened, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Pour in tomato sauce, heavy cream, garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking. Adjust spice levels to your preference. Serve with rice or naan bread.