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Stick of Butter Chicken and Rice

A creamy and flavorful butter chicken served over fluffy rice, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Butter Chicken
  • 1 stick unsalted butter divided
  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger grated
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp coriander ground
  • 1 tbsp cumin ground
  • 1 can tomato puree 15 oz
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp salt to taste
  • 1 tsp pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped for garnish
Rice
  • 2 cups basmati rice rinsed
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 tbsp butter for flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. In a pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the rinsed basmati rice and 1 tablespoon of butter.
  2. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.
Cook the Butter Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, melt 1 stick of butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  4. Add garam masala, coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken.
  5. Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
  6. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Serve
  1. Serve the butter chicken over a bed of fluffy basmati rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 650kcalCarbohydrates: 70gProtein: 30gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gFiber: 3gSugar: 5g

Notes

For a spicier version, add chili powder or fresh chilies to the butter chicken while cooking.

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