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Indian Butter Chicken

Creamy tomato-based curry with tender marinated chicken in aromatic spices and rich cream

Total Time
1h 15min
Servings
6
Difficulty
medium

Time Breakdown

Prep:30min
Cook:45min
Cuisine: indian
Meal Type:
dinner
Tags:
currycreamyaromaticindian-spices

Ingredients (6 servings)

  • 2 lbchicken breast, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cupyogurt, plain Greek
  • 2 tspgaram masala
  • 28 ozcrushed tomatoes, canned
  • 1/2 cupheavy cream
  • 1 largeonion, diced
  • 1 tbspginger, minced
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, garam masala, and salt for 30 minutes

    30min
  2. 2

    Cook chicken in batches until browned, remove and set aside

    8min
  3. 3

    Sauté onion, ginger, and garlic until fragrant

    5min
  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and spices, simmer for 15 minutes

    15min
  5. 5

    Return chicken to pan, add cream, simmer until tender

    12min
  6. 6

    Garnish with cilantro and serve with basmati rice

    2min

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