Butter Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Indian

Creamy, flavorful butter chicken with tender chicken pieces in a rich spiced tomato gravy, perfect for fans of Indian cuisine seeking comfort and bold flavors.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb boneless chicken
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1/4 tsp garlic paste
  • 1/4 tsp ginger paste
  • 4 tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup pure cream
  • 2 Tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cloves
  • 4-5 cardamoms
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • 2 green chilies
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Grate the tomatoes and strain out the juice.
  2. Fry the onion in butter until pale in color.
  3. Add ginger and garlic paste; sauté for 1 minute.
  4. Add tomato juice along with all remaining ingredients and cook the gravy over low heat for 10 minutes.
  5. Add the chicken pieces and simmer for 3-4 minutes until cooked through.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

734 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.4g 31% DV
Total Fat 52.3g 67% DV
Carbs 66g 24% DV
Fiber 17.3g 62% DV
Sugar 14.6g 29% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10219.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1079.8mg 23% DV
Cholesterol 101mg 34% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 585.8mcg 65% DV
Vitamin C 30.1mg 33% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 302mg 23% DV
Iron 7mg 39% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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