Chicken Recipes Indian Kitchen

Easy Butter Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Chicken Recipes, Indian Kitchen
Servings 2 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 3 tbsp plain yoghurt
  • 2 shallots, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic paste
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 1/2 cup of tomato purée
  • 1/2 cup dbl cream
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 chicken breasts, diced
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Fresh coriander

Instructions
 

  • Mix all the marinade ingredients together. Mix in the chicken and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Heat pan with 1 tbsp olive oil and cook the marinated chicken until done. Then set aside.
  • Add 3 tbsp of butter to pan and add shallots.
  • After a few mins, add the garlic and ginger paste.
  • Now add tomato purée, paprika, garam masala and salt. Mix well for a few seconds.
  • Pour in the cream (and a splash of water if needed) and mix for another minute.
  • Add the chicken back in and combine. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Then add in the coriander. I served this dish with basmati rice and poppadoms.

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