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Delish Creamy Indian Butter Chicken Recipes

Delish Creamy Indian Butter Chicken Recipes

A deliciously creamy and flavorful butter chicken recipe that brings the taste of India to your home.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.5 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper adjust for spice level
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat and add the ginger and garlic pastes. Sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides.
  • Stir in the tomato puree, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 25 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Serve hot with rice or naan.

Notes

This dish is great for meal prep and freezes well for future use.