Indian Butter Chicken with Rice

This delicious Indian Butter Chicken with Rice is a classic dish that is sure to please! It’s full of flavor and easy to make in just 30 minutes using simple ingredients like onion, garlic, ginger spices, tomato paste, butter or ghee (clarified butter), chicken cubes coconut milk or cream as well as cooked basmati rice for serving!

Cooking Equipment:

Large skillet; cutting board; knife; measuring spoons; spoon

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Cuisine:

Indian

Keywords:

Indian, Butter Chicken, Rice, 30 minutes

Meal:

lunch, dinner

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Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1/2 onion, diced

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1 teaspoon garam masala powder

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

2 tablespoons tomato paste

2 tablespoons butter or ghee (clarified butter)

200g boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into cubes

200ml coconut milk or cream

Salt and pepper to taste

200g cooked basmati rice

Fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the ginger, garam masala powder, cumin and turmeric and cook for another minute.

Add the tomato paste and butter or ghee and stir until combined.

Add the chicken cubes and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Pour in the coconut milk or cream and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serve over cooked basmati rice with fresh coriander leaves for garnish (optional). Enjoy!

Nutrition:

Calories – 467 kcal, Protein – 28 g, Fat – 24 g, Carbohydrates – 32 g

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Did You Know?

Tandoori cooking is a popular method in Indian cuisine, where food is cooked in a clay oven called a tandoor.