Butter Chicken

Submitted by Barry C

"Simple, tasty chicken dish."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 18
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 kg chicken breast fillet
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 3⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 60 ml tomato paste
• 125 ml plain yogurt
• 80 g butter
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 4 cardamom pods, bruised
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 1 (425 g) can tomato puree
• 180 ml chicken stock or 180 ml water
• 250 ml cream

directions

1. Cut chicken pieces into fillets.
2. Combine ground spices, ginger, garlic, vinegar, tomato paste and yogurt in a large bowl, add chicken, coat with marinade; cover and refrigerate overnight.
3. Heat butter in a large pan, add onion, cinnamon and cardamom; cook stirring, until onion is browned lightly.
4. Add chicken mixture; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
5. Add salt, paprika, tomato puree and stock; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add cream; simmer about 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

Reviews

[mianbao]

We had this Butter Chicken for dinner this evening. I halved the recipe for two diners, but otherwise followed the recipe. I found the flavor rather sweet, with the cinnamon being especially strong. This was somewhat of a surprise. While the dish was fine for one meal, it is a little too "different" for us. Just more proof that tastes vary. Thank you for sharing your recipe.