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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Christina Lane
Indian butter chicken made just for two - but easily doubled for four or six. It's so good, you're going to want leftovers for...
3 from 16 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 715 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3/4 cup White Rice
  • 1 1/2 cups Water
  • 2 teaspoons Canola Oil or any neutral-flavored oil like grape seed
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger grated
  • 1 jalapeños Jalapeño small and red, chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Garam Masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 8 ounce can Tomato Sauce
  • 3/4 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Coarse Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast diced (6 ounces each)
  • 1/3 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter

Instructions
 

  • In a sauce pan, combine the rice and water. Stir, then bring to a boil.
  • Once boiling, cover, turn the heat to LOW, and let cook for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, remove the pan from the heat, open the lid, cover the pan with a kitchen towel, and place the lid back on.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the oil.
  • Once hot, add the onion, garlic, ginger, jalapeño, and spice. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, or until very fragrant.
  • Scrape the mixture into a blender. Add the tomato sauce, broth, salt and pepper. Puree until very fine.
  • Pour the mixture back into the pan, adding the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  • Add the chicken breasts, and keep the mixture at a gentle simmer. Stir occasionally to make sure the chicken cooks evenly. It should cook in about 10 minutes. Test it for doneness.
  • Once the chicken is done, stir in the butter until melted.
  • Divide the chicken mixture evenly over the rice, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 715kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 35gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gSodium: 1768mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7g
Keyword Butter, Chicken, Cooking for Couples, Easy Dinners, Indian, Sauces, Simmered, Tomatoes
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