Easy Butter Chicken

Enjoy the rich and creamy flavors of this Easy Butter Chicken. Perfectly spiced and cooked to perfection, this dish is guaranteed to delight your taste buds.

• Ingredients for 4 servings

– 2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (910 g), cubed
– Salt, to taste
– Pepper, to taste
– 2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
– ½ teaspoon turmeric
– 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
– 1 ½ cups diced yellow onion (225 g)
– 3 teaspoons garam masala
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
– 1 tablespoon grated ginger
– 3 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 3-inch cinnamon stick
– 14 oz tomato sauce (395 g)
– 1 cup water (240 mL)
– 1 cup heavy cream (240 mL)
– Cooked rice, for serving
– Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

• Preparation

1. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and turmeric in a large bowl. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the chicken and cook until browned, then remove and set aside.
3. In the same pot, melt another 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the onion, garam masala, remaining chili powder, cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until aromatic.
4. Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
5. Add the water and cream, then return to a simmer.
6. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
7. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Serve the butter chicken over cooked rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Enjoy your meal! ️