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Indian Butter Chicken
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5 from 3 votes

Indian Butter Chicken

Mix up your dinner routine with this traditional Indian butter chicken bursting with bold flavors! Easy, saucy comfort food on the table in 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
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Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3-4 chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces
  • ½ white or yellow onion diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 6 ounces tomato paste
  • 20 ounces coconut milk (1 ½ cans)
  • ¼ cup flour
  • optional: cooked rice, cilantro, peanuts

Instructions

  • Add chicken, onion, and next 7 ingredients to a large skillet or pan. Saute over medium heat 6-8 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add tomato paste, coconut milk, and flour and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes.
  • Serve over rice and top with chopped peanuts and cilantro.

Notes

Serve with Indian flatbread (naan) and mango chutney for a complete meal! 

Nutrition

Calories: 555kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 1724mg | Potassium: 1441mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 863IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 8mg
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