Butter Chicken Recipe
with Premade Naan and Papadam
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Ingredients
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For the Butter Chicken
For Serving
Method
For the Butter Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
- 2
Cook the Onions
In a large skillet or pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until it becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add Garlic and Ginger
Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 4
Add Chicken
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Incorporate Tomato Puree and Spices
Pour in the tomato puree, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
- 6
Simmer the Sauce
Reduce heat to low and cover the pan. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 7
Add Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
For Serving
- 8
Prepare Naan and Papadam
While the chicken is simmering, warm the premade naan and papadam according to package instructions.
- 9
Serve the Dish
Once the butter chicken is ready, serve it hot with the warm naan and papadam on the side.
- 10
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