Indian · easy

Weeknight Butter Chicken

Name: Weeknight Butter Chicken
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs Chicken Thighs, Boneless; 3 tbsp Butter; 1 large Onion; 4 cloves Garlic; 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger; 1 can (14 oz) Crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cup Heavy Cream; 2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Cumin; 1/2 tsp Turmeric; 2 cups dry Basmati Rice; 2 tbsp Cilantro

A simplified but authentic butter chicken with creamy tomato sauce and warm spices.

35 min
Total: 4
Serves: $16.50
Est. cost: 460
Cal/serving

Dietary, as tagged

Gluten-free
Kid-friendly

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Ingredients

Chicken Thighs, Boneless2 lbs
Butter3 tbsp
Onion1 large
Garlic4 cloves
Fresh Ginger1 tbsp
Crushed Tomatoes1 can (14 oz)
Heavy Cream1/2 cup
Garam Masala2 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Turmeric1/2 tsp
Basmati Rice2 cups dry
Cilantro2 tbsp

Method

01
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Season with garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
02
Cook rice according to package.
03
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown chicken 4 minutes. Remove.
04
Cook onion 4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger, 1 minute. Add crushed tomatoes, simmer 10 minutes.
05
Stir in cream and return chicken. Simmer 5 minutes. Serve over rice with cilantro.

460
Calories: 34g
Protein: 18g
Carbs: 28g
Fat