Butter chicken is a classic Indian dish that many enjoy adding to their takeout order on a Friday night for something delicious to end the week with. Although very flavorful and a fan favorite, butter chicken is not the healthiest option and takeout can get a little pricey for a university student. This recipe is sure to satisfy you curry cravings with fewer calories and more money in your pocket.
Butter Chicken
- Prep Time:10 minutes
- Cook Time:1 hour
- Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings:5
- Medium
- 5 chicken thigh
- 1 white onion
- 18 oz diced stewed tomato (chilli flavored)
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon tumeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoon peanut butter
- 9 oz chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 cup rice
- Sour cream (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
- Chopped peanuts (optional)
Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat pan and add vegetable oil. Add the boneless, skinless, chicken thighs once pan is hot, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook chicken thoroughly.
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Step 2
While chicken is cooking, dice the white onion and 2 cloves of garlic evenly. Add to a separate pan with butter and olive oil and saute until translucent (approx. 10 minutes).
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Step 3
Add all spices to the onions once translucent. Stir constantly over low heat so the oils are released from the spices.
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Step 4
Add canned tomatoes to the onions and stir. Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
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Step 5
Add peanut butter and brown sugar to tomato and onion mixture and stir. While letting simmer, cut cooked chicken thighs into even pieces.
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Step 6
Use emulsifier or blender to blend tomato and onion mixture until smooth.
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Step 7
Add diced chicken to the mixture and stir. In the meantime, prepare rice of your choice in rice cooker or on the stove.
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Step 8
Plate chicken and sauce over prepared rice. For toppings add anything such as sour cream, cilantro, chopped peanuts or green onion to your liking.