Easy Butter Chicken

Easy Butter Chicken

Recipe by Tasty from tasty.co

Dinner 50 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, 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
  • 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
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • cooked rice, for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

  • 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.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
  • 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.
  • Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 799
  • Carbohydrate: 15g
  • Fat: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 74g
  • Sugar: 8g

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