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Homemade Indian butter chicken.

Northern Indian Butter Chicken-Murgh Makhani

Carne Diem Culinary
This restaurant style Indian butter chicken is made with tender marinated chicken breasts in a rick and creamy tomato based sauce. This mild curry recipe is one the whole family will enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinate 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 313 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Chicken Breasts cubed
  • 1 Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 Tablespoon Ghee or clarified butter
  • 8 ounce Can Tomato Sauce
  • ½ cup Tomatoes diced
  • 2 Tablespoon Garlic fine dice
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh Ginger fine dice
  • ½ cup Coconut Milk or heavy cream

Marinade

  • ½ cup Plain Yogurt Preferably Greek
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric

Spice Mix

  • 2 teaspoons Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon Cayenne
  • ¼ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves Optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine all of the spice mix in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Combine all of the marinade ingredients in a medium bowl and set aside.
  • Cube the chicken breast and add to the marinade. Refrigerate at least 4 hours, but better overnight.
  • When ready to cook, melt the ghee over medium heat.
  • Add in the onions and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add in the ginger and garlic and cook an additional 1-2 minutes.
  • Stir in the spice mix with the onions and cook for another 1-2 minutes until well combined.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and add to the onion-spice mixture. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently, until the outside is evenly cooked.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and tomatoes, and stir to combine.
  • Stir in the coconut milk or heavy cream and stir well.
  • Reduce heat to simmer and cook about another 5-10 minutes. The sauce should be slightly thickened and the chicken should be tender but cooked through.
  • Serve along Jasmine rice and naan bread. Top with some fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 313kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 27gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 1031mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 528IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg
Keyword British, Butter Chicken, Curry, Family Friendly, Ghee, Indian
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