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Stress-free Butter Chicken Dish for Four Recipe

Stress-free Butter Chicken Dish for Four Recipe
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This stress-free Butter Chicken recipe is a creamy, flavorful Indian classic that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. Marinated chicken is cooked in a rich tomato and cream sauce with aromatic spices, delivering a comforting and delicious dish that serves four.

Ingredients

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Marinade

  • 1 pound of chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Cooking

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 can (200 ml) tomato sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (or more, to taste)
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon crushed fenugreek leaves (optional)

Garnish

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, coriander, paprika, and salt until well combined.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, coating them evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for deeper flavor infusion.
  3. Heat oil and sear chicken: In a large pan over medium heat, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Sauté onions and aromatics: Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon of oil to the pan. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then add minced garlic and ginger and cook for an additional 2 minutes to release their fragrance.
  5. Simmer tomato sauce: Pour the tomato sauce into the pan, stir well, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. If using, add crushed fenugreek leaves during this step to enhance flavor.
  6. Add chicken back to sauce: Return the browned chicken pieces to the pan and coat them thoroughly with the tomato sauce.
  7. Add cream and butter: Pour in the heavy cream and add the butter, stirring until the butter melts and the sauce turns rich and creamy.
  8. Final simmer and seasoning: Let the dish simmer for another 5 minutes to meld the flavors. Sprinkle garam masala over the chicken and stir well.
  9. Garnish and serve: Finish by garnishing with freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot over a bed of warm Basmati rice for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to develop deeper flavors.
  • If preferred, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream for a dairy-free version.
  • Adjust the level of cream to suit your taste for a richer or lighter sauce.
  • Fenugreek leaves add authentic flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Serve with naan or steamed vegetables as alternative accompaniments.

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Keywords: Butter Chicken, Indian Chicken Curry, Creamy Chicken, Easy Indian Recipe, Weeknight Dinner

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