Easy Indian Butter Chicken

Joannie Klocko

Updated on May 10, 2024

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

1 hr

Servings:

Ingredients

1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Directions

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

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Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.

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Meanwhile, combine cream, tomato sauce, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat; bring to a simmer.

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Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.

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While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.

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Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes.

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Add cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

880	Calories
82g	Fat
13g	Carbs
26g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 880
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 82g	106%
Saturated Fat 48g	242%
Cholesterol 303mg	101%
Sodium 1461mg	64%
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	9%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 26g	53%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 134mg	10%
Iron 2mg	10%
Potassium 567mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.