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Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

Quick 20-minute butter chicken is creamy and packed full of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 491 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced or grated or use paste
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks about 2-3 breasts
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste or tomato sauce 8 oz can
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek powder or seeds, optional
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup heavy cream or substitute with half & half or yogurt for low fat
  • hot cooked rice for serving
  • naan for serving

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring to avoid burning.
  • Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 39gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 198mgSodium: 963mgPotassium: 895mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1405IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 20 minute, butter chicken, chicken, Dinner, Easy
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