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Butter Chicken with Cream

Prep time
60 min
Portions
2
Difficulty
Easy
308
kcal
Nutrition · Per portion
Carbs
15.5 g
Protein
27.2 g
Fat
14.4 g

Estimates calculated automatically from the ingredients — not a nutrition declaration.

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Ingredients

For 2 portions

  • Chicken breastOr: Chicken thigh
    200 g
  • Plain yogurtOr: Greek yogurt, Soy yogurt (for vegan alternative)
    50 g
  • Tomatoes 150 g pureedOr: Pureed tomatoes
    as needed
  • Heavy creamOr: Crème fraîche, Coconut milk (for vegan alternative)
    50 ml
  • ButterOr: Ghee
    20 g
  • OnionsOr: Shallots
    1 Stk
  • Garlic clovesOr: Garlic powder
    1 Stk
  • fresh grated gingerOr: Ground ginger
    5 g
  • Garam masala
    ½ tsp
  • Curry powder
    ¼ tsp
  • Turmeric
    ¼ tsp
  • Sweet paprika
    ¼ tsp
  • Coriander powder
    ¼ tsp
  • Cilantro
    1 bunch
  • Iodized salt
    1 tsp
Method

Step by step

  1. 1

    Cut chicken into bite-size pieces.

  2. 2

    Marinate with yogurt, pressed garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric and paprika for 30 minutes.

  3. 3

    Sear chicken in a pan with oil and remove.

  4. 4

    Melt butter in a pot, sauté onions until translucent.

  5. 5

    Add remaining garlic and ginger, briefly fry.

  6. 6

    Stir in curry powder and coriander powder, toast briefly.

  7. 7

    Add pureed tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir in cream, return chicken to the pot.

  9. 9

    Simmer over low heat for 10 minutes, season with salt.

  10. 10

    Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.

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