Butter Chicken

by | Sep 16, 2020 | 3 comments

This delicious meal is surprisingly easy to whip up and can be made with common kitchen staples! Serve with cauliflower rice, regular rice or mashed sweet potato.

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time30 minsTotal Time40 minsDifficultyBeginner
Ingredients
 4 tbsp butter
 500 g chicken thighs, chopped
 1 brown onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 cup tomato paste
 400ml coconut milk
To serve
 Lime wedges
 Cooked rice
 Small handful coriander
Directions
1

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large fry-pan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until soft and fragrant.

2

Add the chicken and cook until the meat starts to brown slightly.

3

Add the garam masala, ginger powder, chilli powder, turmeric, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir for a minute until the spices are distributed evenly with the chicken.

4

Add the tomato paste and coconut milk. When the mixture begins to bubble, turn down to a medium-low heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

5

Remove from the heat and stir through the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

6

Serve hot with rice, lime and coriander.

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Ingredients

Ingredients
 4 tbsp butter
 500 g chicken thighs, chopped
 1 brown onion, diced
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1/2 cup tomato paste
 400ml coconut milk
To serve
 Lime wedges
 Cooked rice
 Small handful coriander

Directions

Directions
1

Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large fry-pan over a medium-high heat. Add the garlic and onion and cook until soft and fragrant.

2

Add the chicken and cook until the meat starts to brown slightly.

3

Add the garam masala, ginger powder, chilli powder, turmeric, curry powder, salt and pepper. Stir for a minute until the spices are distributed evenly with the chicken.

4

Add the tomato paste and coconut milk. When the mixture begins to bubble, turn down to a medium-low heat and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens.

5

Remove from the heat and stir through the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter.

6

Serve hot with rice, lime and coriander.

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3 Comments
  1. Amy Armstrong

    I made this on Friday night for friends and family! absolutely delicious!

    Reply
    • Ruth Changing Habits

      Glad you liked it Amy, thanks for the feedback.

      Reply
  2. Amy Armstrong

    I made this on Friday night for Family and Friends! it was absoltely delicious! thank you x

    Reply

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