Butter Chicken
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DESCRIPTION
Butter chicken, also known as murgh makhani, is one of the most popular Indian dishes made by simmering marinated or grilled chicken in a spicy and creamy tomato gravy. You can easily recreate this dish at home in a flash using this ready-to-cook butter chicken simmer sauce.
INGREDIENTS
Butter Chicken Simmer Sauce, Your choice of Protein.
METHOD
- Heat 1 tbsp of cooking oil in a saucepan over medium to high heat.
- When it sizzles, add 350 grams of chicken and shallow fry for 3 minutes on each side until browned.
- Add half (60 grams) of the sauce, sprinkle over the contents of the spice cap, and stir fry the mixture for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the remaining sauce (60 grams) and water, and simmer gently, stirring it occasionally, until the meat is cooked throughout.
- Garnish butter chicken with fresh cream, a dollop of butter, and fresh coriander leaves to spruce its taste.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 120 Grams | Calories: 130 Cal | Total Fat 9 g: 12% | Saturated Fat 2g: 10% | Trans Fat: 0 Grams| Cholesterol 0mg: 0%| Sodium 420 mg: 18% | Total Carbohydrates 9gm: 3% | Dietary Fiber 1g: 4% | Total Sugars 4g; Includes 3g Added Sugars:6%| Protein 1g: 2%| Vitamin D 0mcg: 0%| Calcium 17mg: 2%| Iron:0.7mg: 4%| Potassium 156 mg: 4%
Notes
Optional: Chicken can be replaced with lamb, prawns, mixed vegetables, and cottage cheese.
Chef’s Tips
- Marinate the chicken overnight or at least a few hours before frying.
- Using yogurt in the marinade will help tenderize the chicken.
- Garnishing butter chicken with fresh cream will help enhance its richness.
Serving Suggestions
Butter chicken can be served best with turmeric coconut rice, basmati rice, jeera rice, garlic butter rice, paratha, naan, and tandoori roti. You can extend your menu with paneer tikka, salad, or jeera aloo.
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