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Easy 20-minute Butter Chicken

 Easy 20-minute Butter Chicken serves 4

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This a quick way to make butter chicken.  It goes well with a side of rice or naan!

Ingredients20 Minute Butter Chicken

  • 1 tablespoon oil

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • 1 medium onion, diced

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced or grated 

  • 2-3 cloves garlic, finely minced or crushed

  • 1 ½ pounds about 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks

  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste or 8 oz can of tomato sauce

  • 1 tablespoon garam masala

  • 1 teaspoon cayenne or paprika, adjust to taste

  • 1 teaspoon Fenugreek (or substitute with mustard powder or seeds)

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 1 cup heavy cream (or use light cream, evaporated milk or yogurt for lower fat)

  • Hot cooked rice and naan for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.

  2. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.

  3. Add the heavy cream (or other dairy alternative) and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. 

  4. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.  Enjoy!

 


Adapted from gimmedelicious.com
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