Description
A comforting and flavorful butter chicken dish enhanced with creamy coconut milk and aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1 can Coconut milk
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 Onion, diced
- 2 Tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tsp Cumin
- 2 tsp Coriander
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Garam masala
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Optional: 1 cup Vegetables (bell peppers or peas)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté diced onion in oil over medium heat until golden. Add garlic and ginger.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Incorporate chopped tomatoes and spices, allowing to meld together.
- Pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine, then simmer to thicken.
- Finish with fresh cilantro just before serving.
Notes
Let the dish rest off the heat for a few moments to allow the flavors to develop fully.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: butter chicken, coconut milk, Indian cuisine, comfort food, family recipe