Butter Chicken

18 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 kg chicken breast fillet
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 34 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 60 ml tomato paste
  • 125 ml plain yogurt
  • 80 g butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 4 cardamom pods, bruised
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 (425 g) can tomato puree
  • 180 ml chicken stock or 180 ml water
  • 250 ml cream

Directions

  1. 1
    Cut chicken pieces into fillets.
  2. 2
    Combine ground spices, ginger, garlic, vinegar, tomato paste and yogurt in a large bowl, add chicken, coat with marinade; cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. 3
    Heat butter in a large pan, add onion, cinnamon and cardamom; cook stirring, until onion is browned lightly.
  4. 4
    Add chicken mixture; cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add salt, paprika, tomato puree and stock; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. 6
    Add cream; simmer about 10 minutes or until chicken is tender.

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