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Easy Butter Chicken That Tastes Restaurant Worthy

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This butter chicken was both easy to make and delicious. Simple enough to make for a weeknight meal with our family, while also offering special notes of restaurant quality at home. It was also a fully enjoyed dinner for our weekly personal chef clients.

If you’ve got allergies, we’ve got you covered. Check out the notes at the bottom of the recipe and ask any questions we can help with in the comments.

Butter Chicken

Tender chicken thighs cooked in a velvety, spiced tomato cream sauce. Served over steamed rice and broccoli on the side.
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Prep Time 12 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 628 kcal

Equipment

  • 2 Cutting Boards 1 for Chicken, 1 for Produce
  • 1 Saucepan Large
  • 1 Bowl Or Ziplock for Marinating
  • 1 Chef Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Large Dice
  • 2 Tbs Butter
  • 1/2 each Onion Diced
  • 5 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1/4 tsp Chili Flakes to taste
  • 1/2 cup Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/3 cup Cream
  • 1 cup Rice Steamed
  • 5 cups Broccoli Steamed
  • Kosher Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste

Chicken Marinade

  • 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Ginger fresh or ground

Instructions
 

For the Marinade

  • Mix all marinade ingredients together with the diced chicken in a bowl or Ziplock. Let marinate in the fridge overnight.

For the Butter Chicken

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan. Sear chicken on each side in batches. Remove and set aside.
  • Add in the onions and garlic and sweat for 1-2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Toss in the spices and mix in the tomato paste. Add in the water and cream and stir together.
  • Add the chicken back in and bring to a simmer. Cook 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce is velvety. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  • Serve with steamed rice and broccoli.

Notes

ALLERGY NOTES:
This recipe is already gluten, soy, sesame, egg, pork, shellfish and peanut/ tree nut free. 
For Dairy Free: swap out the cream for an alternative like almond, coconut or rice milk. Cashews could also be a replacement by soaking in hot water for 30 minutes and then blending them. 

Nutrition

Calories: 628kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 30gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 741mgPotassium: 1054mgFiber: 5gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 1791IUVitamin C: 107mgCalcium: 141mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Butter Chicken, Chicken Dishes, Chicken Recipes, Easy Recipes, Indian Food
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