Easy Butter Chicken
- 4 (675g) single chicken breasts cut in 1 inch (2.5cm) cubes
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) extra-virgin oil
- 4 tsp (20ml) garam masala
- 4 tsp (20ml) tandoori spice blend (tandoori masala)
- 2 tbsp (30ml) unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 796ml (1 can) diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup (60ml) cream
- cilantro to taste
- basmati rice for serving optional
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken, oil, 3 tsp (15ml) garam masala and 3 tsp (15ml) tandoori. Stir well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour to let flavours develop or overnight.
- In large saucepan, heat butter over medium heat. Add onions. Cook, stirring, 5 minutes to soften. Add remaining 1 tsp (5ml) tandoori powder. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Add chicken. Cook, stirring, 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices. Reduce heat to low, cover. Simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in cream and cilantro
- Serve butter chicken with rice, if desired.
chicken breasts, extravirgin oil, garam masala, tandoori spice blend, yellow onion, tomatoes, cream, cilantro, basmati rice
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/easy-butter-chicken-51386671 (may not work)