Indian Butter Chicken

Tender chicken pieces simmered in a creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner with naan bread and sweet peas.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 20 min
• Total: 30 min
• Servings: 5.5
• Cuisine: Indian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.31/serving

Dietary

• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• comfort food
• savory
• spicy
• rich
• stir-fry

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1.5 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes)
• 1 yellow onion (medium, finely chopped)
• 2 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 14.5 ounce crushed tomatoes
• 0.5 cup chicken broth
• 0.5 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 piece naan bread
• 1 cup green peas
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)

Instructions

1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breasts and cook until lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
2. Add the finely chopped yellow onion to the same pot and cook until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
3. Add the garam masala, ground cumin, and turmeric powder. Stir and cook for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
4. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and add the cooked chicken back to the pot. Stir in the heavy cream and unsalted butter. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
5. Simmer for 8-10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld. Stir in the frozen green peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking until heated through.
6. Serve the Indian Butter Chicken hot with warm naan bread and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Using boneless, skinless chicken thighs can add more flavor and prevent the chicken from drying out if preferred.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 541
• Protein: 36.7 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.6 g
• Fat: 19.4 g
• Fiber: 8.1 g
• Sodium: 1291 mg
• Saturated Fat: 8.5 g
• Sugar: 11.8 g
• Cholesterol: 122 mg