Food Faith Fitness · by Lori Mauer★ 5.0 (1)

Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 6, 6 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces); 1/3 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder ((divided)); 2 tablespoons garam masala ((divided)); 3/4 teaspoon chili powder (plus more to taste); 2 teaspoons ground cumin ((divided)); 4 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated (divided)); 6 cloves garlic (minced (divided)); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter ((divided)); 1 large onion (finely chopped); 1/2 cup tomato paste; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus more to taste); 1/4 cup water; Salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon sugar (optional); 1 cup heavy cream; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped (for garnish))

NUTRITION · PER SERVING60M COOK

CAL 22%·PRO 74%

CARBS 13G12% OF CAL

3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 27G55% OF CAL

12G SAT14G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with warm Indian spices like garam masala and turmeric. Restaurant-quality comfort food.

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Ingredients

serves 6

2 pounds boneless chicken breast or thighs (cut into bite-size pieces)
1/3 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon turmeric powder ((divided))
2 tablespoons garam masala ((divided))
3/4 teaspoon chili powder (plus more to taste)
2 teaspoons ground cumin ((divided))
4 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated (divided))
6 cloves garlic (minced (divided))
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter ((divided))
1 large onion (finely chopped)
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (plus more to taste)
1/4 cup water
Salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon sugar (optional)
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped (for garnish))

At a glance

PER SERVING · TIME 60M

CAL 22%·PRO 74%

CARBS 13G12% OF CAL

3G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC4G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR

FAT 27G55% OF CAL

12G SAT14G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved

All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.

Prep: 10m
Cook: 30m
Sodium: 364mg
Total sugar: 5g

Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.

Vitamins & minerals

Potassium: 603mg
Calcium: 61mg
Iron: 1mg

Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.

PREP: 10M
SODIUM: 364MG
ESTIMATE: COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.

Butter Chicken

Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

At a glance