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30 Minute Stovetop Butter Chicken Indian

A delicious 30 Minute Stovetop Butter Chicken Indian recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 can 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • 1 tsp sugar
Spices
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • 1/2 tsp salt
Garnish
  • 2 tbsp cilantro
  • 1/4 cup cream
  • Naan bread for serving

Method
 

Marinate Chicken
  1. Combine chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and spices
  2. Let marinate while preparing other ingredients
Cook Aromatics
  1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat
  2. Sauté onion until softened
  3. Add garlic and ginger, cook until fragrant
Build Sauce
  1. Add tomato paste and cook 1 minute
  2. Stir in crushed tomatoes and spices
  3. Simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened
Cook Chicken
  1. Add chicken with marinade to sauce
  2. Simmer for 10 minutes until chicken cooked through
  3. Stir in cream and heat through
Serve
  1. Garnish with cilantro and drizzle with cream
  2. Serve with naan bread or rice

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!