STOVETOP BUTTER CHICKEN | THE MODERN PROPER

Stovetop Butter Chicken | The Modern Proper image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup Grated yellow onion, from one small onion
4 Garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp Grated ginger
2 tbsp Butter
3/4 cup Chicken stock
2 (4 ounce) can tomato paste
2 tsp Cinnamon
1 ½ tsp Kosher salt
2 tsp Cumin
2 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Turmeric
2.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breast cut into 2" cubes
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
1 Cup heavy cream
Fresh cilantro for serving
Basmati rice for serving

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.