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Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

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A rich, simple butter chicken made with marinated chicken, yogurt, tomatoes, onion, butter, and Shan Butter Chicken masala. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect with warm garlic naan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 600

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g chicken
  • 4 tbsp Shan Butter Chicken masala
  • 150 g yogurt
  • 2 large tomatoes
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 tbsp Shan Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp canola oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • lemon juice as needed
  • cream for garnish
  • water as needed
  • cilantro for garnish
  • garlic naan for serving

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, Shan Ginger Garlic paste, canola oil, and Shan Butter Chicken masala.
  2. Add the chicken to the marinade and coat it well. Let it marinate for 2 hours for the best flavor.
  3. In a pan, sauté the onion and tomatoes until soft. Add a little extra Shan Butter Chicken masala while cooking for more flavor.
  4. Once softened, blend the onion and tomato mixture until smooth. Set aside.
  5. In a pot, add the butter and marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is about 80% done.
  6. Pour in the blended tomato mixture. Add a little water if needed to adjust the consistency.
  7. Cover the pot and let it cook until the chicken is fully done and the sauce is rich and smooth.
  8. Dish it out, then garnish with cream and cilantro. Serve warm with garlic naan.

Nutrition

Serving: 350gCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 11gFat: 139gSaturated Fat: 42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 60gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 971IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.3mg

Notes

  1. Marinating longer helps make the chicken more tender and flavorful.
  2. Add water little by little so the sauce does not get too thin.
  3. A drizzle of cream on top gives it a lovely finishing touch.

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