Name: Indian Butter Chicken
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6. Double the sauce and freeze for next time.
Ingredients: Chicken Marinade:; 1 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt; 4 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 2 cloves garlic, finely grated; 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds) or breasts; Sauce:; 6 tablespoons unsalted cultured butter (see Cook's Note); 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds (or leaves); 2 bay leaves; 2 green cardamom pods, cracked (or 1/3 tea dried); One 3-inch cinnamon stick; 1 whole clove; 1 large onion, sliced; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon finely grated ginger; 4 cloves garlic, finely grated; 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (see Cook's Note); One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes; 1/3 cup heavy cream (or HalfnHalf); Chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving; Basmati rice, for serving; Naan, for serving

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

705kcal

35%
Fat

41g

2%
Saturated Fat

21g

1%
Carbohydrates

22g

1%
Fiber

2g

0%
Sugar

7g

0%
Protein

59g

2%
Cholesterol

217mg

10%
Sodium

1,175mg

58%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Notes

Cook’s Notes:
Cultured butter adds richness and tang to this recipe. If you can’t find it, you can use regular butter with a tablespoon of buttermilk.
Kashmiri red chili powder is mildly spicy with a bright red color. Look for it in Indian and Asian markets.

Indian Butter Chicken

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade

Sauce

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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Nutrition Facts