The most fragrant, creamy tomato sauce envelops tender pieces of chicken in this super easy, stovetop butter chicken recipe.
Provided by @MakeItYours
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat
- Add in onions, garlic and ginger
- Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and garlic and ginger are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.Add in butter, chicken stock, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, cumin, garam masala and turmeric
- Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat.Stir in chicken and stir until coated
- Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream
- Return to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.Serve butter chicken over basmati rice topped with fresh cilantro. Note: To make this dish dairy free use coconut oil in place of butter and full fat coconut milk in place of heavy cream.
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