Easy Butter Chicken

Name: Easy Butter Chicken
Ingredients: 4 (675g) single chicken breasts cut in 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes; 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin oil; 4 tsp (20ml) garam masala; 4 tsp (20ml) tandoori spice blend (tandoori masala); 2 tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter; 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced; 796ml (1 can) diced tomatoes; 1/4 cup (60ml) cream; cilantro to taste; basmati rice for serving optional

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Ingredients

4 (675g) single chicken breasts cut in 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes
1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin oil
4 tsp (20ml) garam masala
4 tsp (20ml) tandoori spice blend (tandoori masala)
2 tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter
1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
796ml (1 can) diced tomatoes
1/4 cup (60ml) cream
cilantro to taste
basmati rice for serving optional

Directions

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