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Simple Butter Chicken With Coconut Milk Recipe

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1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

½ cup plain yogurt (optional, or substitute with 2 tbsp coconut milk)

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp salt

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp butter (or ghee)

1 tbsp oil (to prevent butter from burning)

1 medium onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp paprika

½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)

1 (15 oz / 400 ml) can tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes

1 cup (240 ml) coconut milk (full fat for creaminess)

1 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)

Salt to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine chicken with yogurt (or coconut milk), lemon juice, and spices. Let it marinate for at least 15–30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor).
Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until lightly browned and almost cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter. Add onions and sauté until soft and golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add Tomato Base: Pour in tomato sauce and tomato paste. Simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened slightly.
Finish with Coconut Milk: Stir in coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and simmer another 10 minutes, or until chicken is tender and sauce is creamy.
Taste and Adjust: Add salt to taste, and if desired, a pinch of sugar to balance acidity.
Serve: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🌾Gluten-free...

Category🍛Curry

Cuisine🇮🇳Indian

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m

Created 18 weeks ago

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