Indian Butter Chicken
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Chicken in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce infused with warming Indian spices like garam masala and cardamom. It's savory, lightly spiced, and luxurious with cream. Traditionally served over rice.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 6- 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and diced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded, and finely chopped)
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup fat free or regular half-and-half
- 1 1/2 pounds about 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into 3/4-inch chunks)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Hot cooked rice for serving
- Chopped fresh cilantro for extra garnish
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 35M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
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- Prep
- 15m
- Cook
- 20m
- Sodium
- 834mg
- Total sugar
- 6g
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Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 532mg
- Calcium
- 51mg
- Iron
- 2mg
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- PREP
- 15M
- SODIUM
- 834MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.