Butter Chicken Recipe – Cooking Classy
This butter chicken recipe is a classic Indian dish that is sure to please. It is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of spices and butter creates a delicious and comforting meal that can be served with rice, naan, or any other accompaniment of your choice.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
- In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken cubes and stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the diced tomatoes to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the cream and stir to combine. Return the chicken to the skillet and stir to coat. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve the butter chicken over rice, naan, or any other accompaniment of your choice.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 437 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 122 mg
- Sodium: 645 mg
- Potassium: 645 mg
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Vitamin A: 845 IU
- Vitamin C: 11 mg
- Calcium: 97 mg
- Iron: 2 mg
Additional Tips and Variations:
- For a spicier version, add more cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes.
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of cayenne pepper.
- For a vegan version, substitute the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free yogurt and gluten-free naan.
This butter chicken recipe is a classic Indian dish that is sure to please. It is creamy, flavorful, and easy to make. The combination of spices and butter creates a delicious and comforting meal that can be served with rice, naan, or any other accompaniment of your choice. With a few simple variations, this recipe can be adapted to suit any dietary needs. Enjoy!
