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Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 600 g chicken breast cut into 1-inch pieces; 120 ml plain yogurt; 1 el ginger grated; 2 teentje garlic minced; 0,5 tl turmeric powder; 1 tl garam masala; 0,5 tl chili powder; 0,5 tl salt; 30 g butter; 1 st yellow onion finely chopped; 1 el ginger grated; 2 teentje garlic minced; 400 g canned crushed tomatoes; 120 ml water; 1 tl garam masala; 0,5 tl cumin powder; 0,5 tl coriander powder; 1 tl sugar; 120 ml heavy cream; 2 el fresh cilantro chopped (optioneel)

This classic Indian butter chicken features tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced tomato-based sauce. It's a comforting and flavorful dish that pairs perfectly with rice or naan bread.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur 5 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 486 kcal

Glutenvrij

Allergeneninformatie: kan melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

600 gchicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

marinade

120 mlplain yogurt
1 elginger, grated
2 teentjegarlic, minced
0,5 tlturmeric powder
1 tlgaram masala
0,5 tlchili powder
0,5 tlsalt

sauce

30 gbutter
1 styellow onion, finely chopped
1 elginger, grated
2 teentjegarlic, minced
400 gcanned crushed tomatoes
120 mlwater
1 tlgaram masala
0,5 tlcumin powder
0,5 tlcoriander powder
1 tlsugar
120 mlheavy cream

garnish

2 elfresh cilantro, chopped(optioneel)

Keukengerei

bowl · large pan · dutch oven · cutting board · knife

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, marinade ginger, marinade garlic, turmeric powder, marinade garam masala, chili powder, and marinade salt in a bowl.
Tip van de kok: Marinating the chicken helps tenderize it and infuse flavor.
2
Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated, then cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes.
Ongeveer 20 min
3
Melt the butter in a large pan or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
4
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 6 min
Tip van de kok: Don't rush this step, as the onion forms the base of the sauce.
5
Stir in the sauce ginger and sauce garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the garlic.
6
Add the crushed tomatoes, water, sauce garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and sugar.
7
Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Ongeveer 15 min
Tip van de kok: Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
8
While the sauce simmers, cook the marinated chicken.
9
In a separate pan, cook the marinated chicken pieces over medium-high heat until lightly browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 7 min
Tip van de kok: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
10
Pour the heavy cream into the tomato sauce and stir until well combined.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: The cream adds richness and balances the acidity of the tomatoes.
11
Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.
12
Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow the chicken to absorb the sauce flavors.
Ongeveer 5 min
13
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve hot.
Tip van de kok: Pairs well with basmati rice or naan bread.

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

74%Score

Calorieën: 486,1kcal
Eiwit: 50,5g
Koolhydraten: 15,1g
Vet: 24,2g
Vezels: 2,6g
Suiker: 8,7g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

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

Opwarmen

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through, adding a splash of water or cream if the sauce is too thick.