Indian Butter Chicken with Jasmine Rice by Food52
Yogurt marinated chicken simmered in a creamy, Indian-spiced tomato sauce and finished with cream and butter served over fluffy jasmine rice.
Difficulty:
Easy
Time:
35-40 Minutes
This dish is Gluten-Free
Calories: 710
Fat: 20g
Carbs: 81g
Protein: 49g
We’ve taken the classic Indian recipe for Indian Butter Chicken and made it weeknight easy. Chicken is quick-marinated in yogurt and spices to flavor and tenderize the meat. Then, it’s simmered in a creamy, thick tomato sauce finished with cream and butter, and scented with garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika and more. Ladle the velvety butter chicken over jasmine rice, garnish with some fresh cilantro, and curl up with this bowl of comfort that’s perfect for any night.
Ingredients
Jasmine rice
Garlic
Onion
Cilantro
Yogurt
Butter chicken blend
Tomato paste
Chicken breasts
Butter
Cooking terms for this recipe
Shimmering
A description of flowing and shiny oil that is nearing its smoke point; an indicator your oil is very hot.
Julienne
To slice into thin strips about the size of matchsticks.
Deglaze
To dissolve the small particles remaining in a pan by adding liquid and heating.
Simmer
To stew gently below or just at boiling point.
What you need
Medium pot
Medium deep pan or skillet
Medium bowl