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Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

This Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course main dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated (or use paste)
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste (or 8 oz can of tomato sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder (or paprika, adjust to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek (optional, I use powder)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream (sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat)
  • to serve hot cooked rice and naan

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
  • Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
  • Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 20 minute meal, butter chicken, Chicken Curry, easy recipe, quick dinner
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