Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty

Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty

from tasty.co
Meal
35 min
747 kcal / serving

This simplified version of the Indian classic combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of aromatic spices all in one pot to make a flavorful dinner that’s just as good as the version you’ll get at restaurants — only way easier to make. Serve it over rice with a bit of cilantro to balance the heat and dinner is done.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbboneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
  • salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 2 teaspoonschili powder, divided
  • ½ teaspoonturmeric
  • 6 tablespoonsunsalted butter, divided
  • 1 ½ cupsdiced yellow onion
  • 3 teaspoonsgaram masala
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 teaspooncayenne pepper
  • 1 tablespoongrated ginger
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 13-inch cinnamon stick
  • 14 oztomato sauce
  • 1 cupwater
  • 1 cupheavy cream
  • cooked rice, for serving
  • chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.

  3. 3

    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.

  4. 4

    Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.

  5. 5

    Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.

  6. 6

    Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

  7. 7

    Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.

  8. 8

    Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.

  9. 9

    Enjoy!