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Butter Chicken

A super easy, full flavored butter chicken recipe that beats any restaurant or take out!
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 8
Calories 265 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 ea onion medium, diced
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 3 clove garlic minced
  • 2 lb chicken breast cubed
  • 6 oz tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp fenugreek
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • .25 tsp black pepper
  • 1 C heavy cream

Instructions
 

  • heat large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil, butter, and onions. Sautee for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and let cook for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken, tomato paste and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Notes

serve with basmati rice and naan

Nutrition

Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 22gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 1648mgPotassium: 673mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 943IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 47mgIron: 2mg
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