Classic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Classic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Prepare a delicious and authentic Classic Indian Butter Chicken at home with our step-by-step guide. This hearty recipe blends aromatic spices, creamy tomato sauce, and tender chicken pieces to recreate a favorite from Indian cuisine. Perfect for any dinner party or special meal.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Course Dinner

Cuisine American, Australian, Canada, Indian, New Zealand, South African, United Kingdom, United States

Servings

Calories 335 kcal

Ingredients

500 grams diced chicken meat skinless
10 ml lemon juice
1 onion large, chopped
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 tsp crushed garlic
¼ tsp ground ginger
2 tsp masala
1 tsp chilli powder
1 tsp cumin
2 bay leaves
1 tbsp butter
1 can tomato puree
2 tbsp plain yoghurt
250 ml fresh cream
150 ml milk
½ tsp salt
1 packet chicken soup

Instructions

Fry the onion in the oil and butter until brown.
Pour the lemon juice over the chicken.
Add the masala and chicken. Fry some more.
Add the garlic, ginger, chilli powder, garlic, ginger and salt.
Add the tomato paste and yoghurt. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Mix the chicken soup with the milk and cream and pour over.
Simmer for 10 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Nutrition

Calories: 335kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 4gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 384mgPotassium: 372mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1452IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 118mgIron: 1mg

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