Easy Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::45 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr

Servings::6

Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1 cup butter, divided

1 onion, minced

1 tablespoon minced garlic

1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce

3 cups heavy cream

2 teaspoons salt

1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.

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Meanwhile, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.

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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.

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While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.

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Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.

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Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

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