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Butter Chicken

A great favourite for those who love curries, but not too spicy
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Keyword: Chicken, Curry, Chili, Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Ginger
Category: Main Courses
Course: Mains, Poultry
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marinate: 4 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 595kcal
Author: MJF
Cost: £8.00

Equipment

  • 1 Cutting Board
  • 1 Cooks Knife
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Pot with Lid
  • 1 Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

  • 2 Lb Chicken Breast or Thighs 8 pieces

For the Marinade (Optional) sauce)

  • 4 Cloves Garlic roughly chopped
  • 2" Piece Ginger roughly chopped
  • 1 Small Onion -
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • ¼ tsp. Garam Masala
  • ¼ Cup Yoghurt
  • 2 Tbsps. Coriander chopped

For the Sauce:

  • 1 Each Large Onion roughly chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 2 1/2" Piece Ginger roughly chopped
  • ⅓ Cup Vegetable Oil
  • 1" Stick Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp. Salt
  • 1 Tbsp. Coriander
  • 1 tsp. Cumin
  • ½ tsp. Turmeric
  • ¼ tsp. Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 Tin Tin Tomatoes 14 oz pureed (1½ Lb fresh)
  • ½ Cup Water
  • ½ Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Bunch Coriander roughly torn

Instructions

Marinade and Cook the Chicken (Optional)

  • Combine the marinade ingredients and add the chicken, mixing well.
  • Set aside for 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Grill or roast and set aside to add to the completed sauce.

Cook the Sauce

  • Puree the onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor.
  • Heat the oil in a casserole and add the cinnamon stick.
  • Fry until it unfurls and add the onion puree and salt.
  • Cook, stirring until golden brown, adding a little water as necessary to stop burning.
  • Add the spices and cook, stirring for 1 minute.
  • Add the tomatoes and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the oil separates.
  • Add the water, bring to a simmer, and then the chicken (if not pre-cooked)..
  • Cook gently for about 20 minutes until done.

Add the Chicken to Cook (if not pre-cooked)

  • If the chicken was marinated and pre-cooked, add it to the sauce at this point.
  • Remove from the heat and add the heavy cream.
  • Taste and adjust the seasoning to your taste.
  • Mix in some of the coriander and use the rest to garnish.
  • Serve with flatbread or Basmati rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 595kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Monounsaturated Fat: 16g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 154mg | Sodium: 619mg | Potassium: 553mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1332IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 3mg