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Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

This Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken recipe is perfect for a quick and flavorful meal that's sure to impress.
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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 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil your choice of cooking 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
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks about 2-3 pieces
  • 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, use powder or seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 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: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 20 minute dinner, Butter Chicken, chicken curry, easy recipe, quick meal, simple cooking
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