Butter Chicken
4 servings Butter chicken is a popular Indian recipe. This recipe will show you how to prepare this meal with the minimum amount of steps while still reaching perfect results. Read more While the butter sauce is very close to the Tikka Masala sauce, the taste and texture are different. With this recipe, you do not need the Garam Masala seasoning mixture, which is commonly used. You are going to prepare the seasoning mixture on your own! This will give you better control over the flavor and help you save some money. Also try out my recipe for butter cauliflower. Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 31, 2024 30 min.60 min.1/5 30 min. 60 min. 1/5 Tools: 1x Measuring Cups1x Measuring Spoons1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT)1x French Whisk1x Food Container1x Chef’s knife1x Cutting Board1x Plastic Wrap1x Large Stir Fry Pan or Sauté Pan or Sauce pan1x Silicone Spatula1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press 1x Measuring Cups 1x Measuring Spoons 1x Medium Mixing Bowl (3 – 4 QT) 1x French Whisk 1x Food Container 1x Chef’s knife 1x Cutting Board 1x Plastic Wrap 1x Large Stir Fry Pan or Sauté Pan or Sauce pan 1x Silicone Spatula 1x Wooden Spoon or High-Temperature Silicone Spatula 1x Small Hand Grater or Garlic Press Directions: 1. Seasoning mixture: 1.1. Place into a medium mixing bowl: 2 TSP of ground turmeric ¼ TSP of ground cinnamon ½ TSP of ground pepper 1 TSP of chili powder 1 TSP of ground cardamom ½ TSP of mustard seeds – ground 1 TSP of ground coriander ½ TSP of ground cloves ¼ TSP of ground nutmeg 1 TSP of ground cumin 2 TSP of ground ginger 1 TSP of salt 1 TBSP of brown sugar Stir with a whisk until fully mixed (about 30 seconds). 1.2. Then, put about ½ of the seasoning into a small food container and set aside for the later step. 1.3. Leave the remaining ½ in a mixing bowl for the following step. 2. Chicken preparation: 2.1. Make sure that the chicken breasts are properly rinsed under cold water and that the unwanted parts are removed. 2.2. Cut chicken breasts into large pieces (about 6 from each breast). 2.3. Add chicken into the medium mixing bowl with seasoning mix. 2.4. Add: ¾ cup of plain white yogurt Thoroughly fold all together with a spatula. 2.5. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 30 minutes on the countertop (or preferably overnight in the refrigerator). 3. Cook: 3.1. Preheat a stir fry pan on medium-high heat with 4 TBSP of frying oil and add: Chicken from the previous step (leave the extra yogurt with spices in the bowl for the next step) Sauté until a nice surface color is reached, but the chicken is not fully cooked yet (about 2 – 4 minutes). 3.2. Add: 2 cups of tomato puree 1 cup of water 2 cups of heavy cream Extra yogurt with spices Extra spices in the small food container from step 1.2. 4 cloves of garlic – grated Optional: 2 chili peppers – finely chopped 4 TBSP of butter – cut into a few pieces Briefly stir. 3.3. Bring to a simmer (about 190°F) with occasional stirring. 3.4. Lower heat to medium and let simmer until the chicken gets fully cooked and the sauce thickens (usually about 15 – 20 minutes). Note: If the sauce thickens too much during any cooking phase, consider adding water followed by vigorous stirring until fully combined (¼ cup at a time). 3.5. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. 4. Serve: 4.1. Serve over rice, Indian flavored rice, and optionally with garlic naan. * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F. Kitchen Guide Poultry The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F. The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. 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