SUPER CREAMY BUTTER CHICKEN! 30 Minute Dinner Idea
This creamy butter chicken is better than takeout and can easily be tweaked to become your favorite chicken tikka masala! Serve with some garlic naan and basmati rice for the perfect family dinner.
BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE:
-1.5 pounds chicken breast about 2 large breasts cubed
-1/4 cup plain whole yogurt
-2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
-1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
-2 tablespoons garam masala
-1 tablespoon coriander
-1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
-1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne powder to taste for spicyness
-2 teaspoons salt
-1/2 tablespoon turmeric
-3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
-1/4 cup tomato paste
-1/2 cup tomato sauce
-1 cup heavy cream
-1/3 cup unsalted butter
-1 tablespoon sugar or sweetness to taste
-garnish: chopped cilantro and yogurt
1. In a large bowl, add the cubed chicken breast, yogurt, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, garam masala, coriander, cumin, cayenne, salt, and turmeric. Mix together and optional, allow to marinade for at least an hour or more.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee to a pan and cook your chicken over high heat until it has some browning and is cooked through. Do not overcook because it will continue to cook in the sauce. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons oil or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it darkens in color.
4. Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, butter, and sugar. Whisk until smooth.
5. Now add the chicken into the sauce, mix, and taste. Adjust to your liking.
6. Simmer for a few minutes. Then serve in a deep bowl, garnished with chopped cilantro and a yogurt drizzle!
CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA RECIPE
-1.5 pounds chicken breast about 2 large breasts cubed
-1/3 cup plain whole yogurt
-1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
-1 tablespoon fresh garlic minced
-2 tablespoons garam masala
-1 tablespoon coriander
-1/2 tablespoon paprika
-1/2 tablespoon cumin
-1 to 2 teaspoons cayenne powder to taste for spicyness
-2 teaspoons salt
-1/2 tablespoon turmeric
-3 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee
-1/4 cup tomato paste
-3 cups tomato sauce
-3/4 cup heavy cream
-2 teaspoons garam masala
-2 teaspoons coriander
-1/2 tablespoon paprika
-1/2 tablespoon cumin
-2 teaspoons ginger powder
-cayenne powder to taste
-garnish: chopped cilantro and yogurt
1. In a large bowl, add the cubed chicken breast, yogurt, fresh ginger, fresh garlic, garam masala, coriander, cumin, paprika, cayenne, salt, and turmeric. Mix together and optional, allow to marinade for at least an hour or more.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of oil or ghee to a pan and cook your chicken over high heat until it has some browning and is cooked through. Do not overcook because it will continue to cook in the sauce. Set aside.
3. In a saucepan, add 2 tablespoons oil or ghee over medium-high heat. Add the tomato paste and cook for about 3-4 minutes until it darkens in color.
4. Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, and additional spices. Whisk until smooth.
5. Now add the chicken into the sauce, mix, and taste. Adjust to your liking.
6. Simmer for a few minutes. Then serve in a deep bowl, garnished with chopped cilantro and a yogurt drizzle!
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