Butter Chicken (Indian Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce)

Name: Butter Chicken (Indian Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 4 servings Hot basmati rice, for serving; 3 Tbsps butter; 425 grams tomato sauce; 425 grams tomato sauce; 411 grams diced tomatoes in juice; 0 teaspoons cayenne; 1 Tbsp garam masala seasoning; 2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic; 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 teaspoons ground ginger; 79 milliliters heavy whipping cream; 160 grams large onion, chopped (about; 283 grams box frozen peas, placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw; 283 grams box frozen peas, placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw; 283 grams box frozen peas, placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw; 1 package Pita bread, warmed according to directions, for serving; 1 skinless rotisserie chicken, boned out and pulled into 1 1/2 by 1/2-inch chunks; 1 Tbsp tomato paste

If you want to add more Indian recipes to your recipe box, Butter Chicken (Indian Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce) might be a recipe you should try. This recipe covers 43% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 4 servings with 812 calories, 82g of protein, and 26g of fat each. A couple people really liked this main course. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. Head to the store and pick up canned tomatoes, butter, ground ginger, and a few other things to make it today. Users who liked this recipe also liked Indian-Spiced Chicken with Tomato and Cream, Indian-Spiced Chicken With Tomato and Cream, and Indian-Spiced Chicken with Tomato and Cream.

Instructions

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To make the spice blend: Stir the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.

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Seasoning Mix

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To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.

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Butter

Sauce

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Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pieces just begin to turn gold, about 5 minutes.

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Onion

Add the garlic, tomato paste and spice blend, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The spices will be fragrant.

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Tomato Paste

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Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and stir will.

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Tomato Sauce

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Add the chicken pieces, spoon the sauce over the top and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and cook, uncovered, until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce is flavorful, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently.

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Remove the chicken to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.

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Shake any excess water from the peas.

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Add the peas and cream to the sauce in the pan, stir well and heat through. Do not boil. Spoon the sauce over the chicken.

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Whole Chicken

Cream

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Serve with rice and warmed pita bread.

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Servings:

4servings

Hot basmati rice, for serving 3Tbsps

butter 425grams

tomato sauce 425grams

tomato sauce 411grams

diced tomatoes in juice 0teaspoons

cayenne 1Tbsp

garam masala seasoning 2teaspoons

jarred minced garlic 1teaspoons

ground cinnamon 2teaspoons

ground ginger 79milliliters

heavy whipping cream 160grams

large onion, chopped (about 283grams

box frozen peas, placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw 283grams

box frozen peas, placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw 1package

Pita bread, warmed according to directions, for serving 1

skinless rotisserie chicken, boned out and pulled into 1 1/2 by 1/2-inch chunks 1Tbsp

tomato paste

Recommended wine: Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Chenin Blanc

Riesling, Gewurztraminer, and Chenin Blanc are great choices for Asian. The best wine for Asian food depends on the cuisine and dish - of course - but these acidic whites pair with a number of traditional meals, spicy or not. You could try Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.6 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 18 dollars per bottle.

Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico

Chianti Classico Tenuta di Capraia is a wine with an optimal complexity and structure. Ruby red color with violet tinges. Intense and rich aroma, vinous, fruit-driven. Pleasant cherry notes, refreshing and well-balanced with hints of integrated vivid tannin.