Name: Amber Massey Dinner Favs: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed; 3 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 yellow onion, finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 ½ cups tomato puree; 1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt; ½ cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; ½ tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp chili powder or paprika; 1 tsp salt, or to taste; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish); Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving

Description

A creamy, kid-friendly butter chicken recipe inspired by Amber Massey that comes together in under an hour using simple pantry staples. Perfect for busy weeknights and pairs beautifully with rice or naan.

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cubed

3 tbsp unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, finely chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

1 ½ cups tomato puree

1 cup heavy cream or Greek yogurt

½ cup plain yogurt

2 tbsp lemon juice

2 tsp garam masala

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp ground coriander

½ tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp chili powder or paprika

1 tsp salt, or to taste

2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with plain yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tsp garam masala, ground cumin, and salt; marinate for at least 15 minutes.

2. Heat 1 tbsp butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add marinated chicken, sauté until browned; remove and set aside.

3. In the same skillet, melt remaining butter; add chopped onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until softened.

4. Stir in turmeric, ground coriander, chili powder or paprika, and remaining garam masala; toast spices for 1 minute.

5. Pour in tomato puree; simmer for 10 minutes until sauce thickens.

6. Return chicken to skillet; cover and cook 15 minutes on medium-low until chicken is cooked through.

7. Stir in heavy cream or Greek yogurt; simmer 2 minutes until sauce is creamy.

8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes