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Butter Chicken

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Warm and cozy Butter Chicken is a great weeknight dinner. Tender chicken coated in a savory spiced sauced is a dinner your family will love.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 370kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 teaspoons fresh ginger paste or 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste or 2 teaspoons finely minced or crushed garlic
  • 1 ½ pounds boneless/skinless chicken breasts cut into ¾-inch chunks
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup half & half or heavy cream

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and chicken, cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add onions and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Then add in the ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
  • Add the tomato sauce and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
  • Add the half-and-half and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally.

Notes

I love this dish with chicken breasts, but you can use the same amount of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, too.
My kids love this dish with naan. They devour it! I love it with some coconut rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 1153mg | Potassium: 989mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 872IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg