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Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter chicken: indulge in this creamy, spiced dish that's easy to make. Perfect for impressing guests or family at dinner.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb.)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Instructions
 

  • Cut the chicken breasts into small ½ inch pieces.
  • In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated ginger, garlic, garam masala, smoked paprika, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

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Notes

Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
Keyword butter chicken