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Indian Butter Chicken #2

This is a really good Indian Butter Chicken recipe too
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Gimme Delicious
Servings: 8
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
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Ingredients  

  • 3 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (cut into 3/4-inch cubes (helps if partially frozen))
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 onions (diced)
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger (finely grated)
  • 4-6 cloves garlic (finely minced)
  • ½ cup tomato paste (or 16oz can tomato sauce)
  • 2 Tbsp garam masala
  • 2 tsp chili powder (more or less to taste)
  • 2 tsp Fenugreek
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream

Instructions: 

Pre-prep:

  • Cube the chicken, dice the onion, grate the ginger, and mince the garlic.

Butter Chicken:

  • In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the butter. Add the onions and saute until lightly golden, 3-4 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  • Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes, or until everything is cooked through.
  • Add the cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly.

Notes:

Make Ahead: You could make this early in the day and keep warm in a crockpot.
Diet: Egg Free