Main Course

Creamy Butter Chicken

Name: Creamy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 portioner
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces; 120 ml plain yogurt; 1 spsk. ginger grated; 1 spsk. garlic minced; 0,5 tsk. turmeric powder; 1 tsk. garam masala; 0,5 tsk. chili powder; 0,5 tsk. salt; 2 spsk. unsalted butter; 1 stk. yellow onion finely chopped; 1 spsk. ginger grated; 1 spsk. garlic minced; 1 tsk. cumin powder; 1 tsk. coriander powder; 1 tsk. paprika; 400 g canned crushed tomato; 1 tsk. sugar; 120 ml heavy cream; 1 tsk. kasuri methi crushed; 2 spsk. fresh cilantro chopped

Succulent chicken pieces are marinated and then simmered in a rich, velvety tomato and butter-based sauce. This iconic Indian dish is known for its mild spice and incredibly creamy texture, perfect served with rice or naan.

En original opskrift af Forkin

Tid i alt: 1 t. 25 min.
Portioner: 4
Sværhedsgrad: Mellem
Pr. portion: 560 kcal

Allergenoplysninger: kan indeholde mælk. Kontrollér altid ingrediensernes emballage, hvis du har allergi.

Klargøring

Ingredienser

marinade

600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
120 mlplain yogurt
1 spsk.ginger, grated
1 spsk.garlic, minced
0,5 tsk.turmeric powder
1 tsk.garam masala
0,5 tsk.chili powder
0,5 tsk.salt

sauce

2 spsk.unsalted butter
1 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
1 spsk.ginger, grated
1 spsk.garlic, minced
1 tsk.cumin powder
1 tsk.coriander powder
1 tsk.paprika
400 gcanned crushed tomato
1 tsk.sugar
120 mlheavy cream
1 tsk.kasuri methi, crushed

garnish

2 spsk.fresh cilantro, chopped

Udstyr

large skillet · pot · large bowl

Fremgangsmåde

Trin for trin

1
Combine the chicken pieces, plain yogurt, marinade ginger, marinade garlic, turmeric powder, garam masala, chili powder, and marinade salt in a bowl.
Ca. 5 min.
2
Mix well to ensure all chicken is coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Kokkens note: Longer marination time results in more tender and flavorful chicken.
3
Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Ca. 1 min.
4
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Ca. 7 min.
5
Stir in the sauce ginger and sauce garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Ca. 1 min.
6
Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, and paprika, stirring for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Ca. 1 min.
Kokkens note: Be careful not to burn the spices.
7
Pour in the canned crushed tomato and sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Ca. 3 min.
8
Add the marinated chicken to the pot, including any excess marinade. Stir to combine.
Ca. 1 min.
9
Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Ca. 20 min.
Kokkens note: Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
10
Stir in the heavy cream and crushed kasuri methi. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Ca. 3 min.
Kokkens note: Kasuri methi adds a distinctive flavor; rub it between your palms before adding to release its aroma.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
12
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ca. 1 min.

Pr. portion

Næringsindhold

70%Score

Kalorier: 560,2kcal
Protein: 43,3g
Kulhydrat: 16,6g
Fedt: 35,5g
Kostfibre: 2,7g
Sukker: 8,6g

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Opbevaring

Store leftover butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Genopvarmning

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce is too thick.