Indisches Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy Indian dish made with marinated chicken in a buttery tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and ginger-garlic paste. Add chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until golden.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, sugar, and salt; simmer for 15 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream; cook for another 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with naan or rice for a complete meal.
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 15 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
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