07/31/2023
👉We want to bring you the smartest, easiest and fastest meal recipes for students. The highlight of this week is EASY BUTTER CHICKEN.
📌2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast(910 g), cubed
📌salt, to taste
📌pepper, to taste
📌2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
📌½ teaspoon turmeric
📌6 tablespoons butter, divided
📌1 ½ cups yellow onion(225 g), diced
📌3 teaspoons garam masala
📌1 teaspoon cumin
📌1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
📌1 tablespoon ginger, grated
📌3 cloves garlic, minced
📌1 cinnamon, 3 inch (8 cm) stick
📌14 oz tomato sauce(395 g)
📌1 cup water(240 mL)
📌1 cup heavy cream(240 mL)
📌rice, for serving
📌fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish
✅In a large bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the teaspoon of turmeric. *Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
✅Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
✅Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
✅Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
✅Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
✅Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
✅Stir in the last 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
✅Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
source:tasty.co
