Jul 14 2026
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Butter Chicken (lunch) Recipe

Inspired by The Bistro
Time1h
Serves4

Grilled chicken breast, rice, Indian butter sauce, seasonal vegetables

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Butter Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, add the chicken breast and season with salt, black pepper, and 1 tablespoon of garam masala. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Grill the Chicken

    Preheat your grill or skillet over medium heat. Grill the marinated chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked. Let it rest before slicing.

Cooking the Rice

  1. 3

    Cook the Basmati Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, add 2 cups of water for every cup of rice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

Making the Butter Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté the Aromatics

    In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional minute.

  2. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    Add the tomato puree, remaining garam masala, turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir well and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes.

  3. 6

    Finish with Cream

    Stir in the heavy cream and let the sauce simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning as necessary.

Combining and Serving

  1. 7

    Combine Chicken and Sauce

    Slice the grilled chicken and gently stir it into the butter sauce. Let it cook together for a couple of minutes.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Serve the butter chicken over a bed of basmati rice, garnished with chopped cilantro and alongside seasonal vegetables.

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