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Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1½ lbs chicken tenderloins, tendons trimmed, or boneless skinless breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces (see note); 1¼ teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup); 1½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (from a 2-inch knob) (see note); 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1¾ teaspoons ground cumin; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional); 1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy cream; ¾ teaspoon sugar; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional); For Serving (optional):; Basmati rice; Mango chutney (such as Major Grey's)

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

45m

This flavorful Butter Chicken recipe features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and creamy tomato sauce with a hint of spice. Serve with fluffy basmati rice and tangy mango chutney for a delicious and satisfying Indian-inspired meal.

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Servings: 4

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1½ lbs chicken tenderloins, tendons trimmed, or boneless skinless breasts, cut into 1½-inch pieces (see note)

1¼ teaspoons salt

2 teaspoons garam masala

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped (about 1 cup)

1½ tablespoons finely chopped fresh ginger (from a 2-inch knob) (see note)

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1¾ teaspoons ground cumin

⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce

1 cup heavy cream

¾ teaspoon sugar

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

3 tablespoons water

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

For Serving (optional)

Basmati rice

Mango chutney (such as Major Grey's)

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Calories

880kcal

44%
Fat

54g

2%
Saturated Fat

29g

1%
Carbohydrates

26g

1%
Fiber

3g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

75g

3%
Cholesterol

311mg

15%
Sodium

732mg

36%

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

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