Butter Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, and chili powder.
- 2
Sauté Onion and Spices
In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 3
Cook the Chicken
Add the seasoned chicken pieces to the skillet. Cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.
- 4
Add Tomato Puree
Pour the tomato puree into the skillet, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 10 minutes.
- 5
Add Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning with salt if necessary.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
