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Butter Chicken with Rice
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Butter Chicken with Rice

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, spiced tomato butter sauce, served with fluffy basmati rice.

โฑ 75 min๐Ÿฝ 4 servingsMedium
๐Ÿงป paper towels๐Ÿฅฃ large bowl๐Ÿฒ medium pot with lid๐Ÿณ large skillet๐Ÿ”ช cutting board๐Ÿ”ช chef's knife๐Ÿฅ„ measuring cups and spoons๐Ÿฅ„ spoon๐Ÿด fork๐Ÿฝ๏ธ clean plate๐ŸŒก๏ธ instant-read thermometer

Ingredients

  • ๐ŸšBasmati rice1 cup
  • ๐Ÿ’งWater2 cup
  • ๐Ÿ—Boneless, skinless chicken thighs1.5 lb
  • ๐ŸฅฃPlain whole milk yogurt0.5 cup
  • ๐Ÿ‹Lemon juice1 tbsp
  • ๐ŸŒฟGaram masala2 tsp
  • ๐Ÿง‚Ground cumin1 tsp
  • ๐ŸŒถ๏ธPaprika1 tsp
  • ๐ŸŸกGround turmeric0.5 tsp
  • ๐ŸงˆButter4 tbsp
  • ๐Ÿง…Yellow onion1 medium
  • ๐Ÿง„Garlic3 cloves
  • ๐ŸซšFresh ginger1 tbsp
  • ๐Ÿ…Tomato puree15 oz
  • ๐Ÿฅ›Heavy cream0.75 cup
  • ๐ŸฌSugar1 tsp
  • ๐Ÿง‚Salt2 tsp
  • ๐Ÿซ™Black pepper0.25 tsp
  • ๐ŸŒฟFresh cilantro2 tbsp

Steps

  1. 1

    Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and trim off any excess fat.

    ๐Ÿ’ก After handling raw chicken, wash your hands and sanitize any tools or surfaces it touched.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl, stir the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, paprika, turmeric, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper until smooth.

  3. 3

    Add the chicken to the bowl and turn every piece until coated on all sides.

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Storage

Allow leftovers to cool completely, then store in an airtight container in the fridge. (up to 4 days)

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