Butter Chicken with Rice

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Butter Chicken with Rice 🥄🍛
(The ultimate cozy and flavorful Indian dish—perfectly paired with fragrant rice)

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Marinade:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon garam masala

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

Salt, to taste

For the Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter

1 tablespoon oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon paprika

1/2 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon garam masala

1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)

1 cup tomato purée or crushed tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream

Salt and black pepper, to taste

Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

For the Basmati Rice:

1 cup basmati rice

2 cups water

1 tablespoon butter or ghee

Pinch of salt

1–2 cloves or a piece of cinnamon (optional, for aroma)

Instructions:

  1. Marinate the Chicken:
    In a bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight is best for deeper flavor).
  2. Cook the Chicken:
    In a large skillet or pan, heat oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
  3. Make the Sauce:
    In the same pan, add remaining butter. Sauté chopped onions until soft. Add ginger-garlic paste, spices, and cook until fragrant—about 1–2 minutes.
  4. Simmer the Curry:
    Add tomato purée and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cream and simmer for 5 more minutes. Return cooked chicken to the pan and simmer everything together for another 10 minutes. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Cook the Rice:
    Rinse basmati rice until water runs clear. In a pot, bring water, rice, salt, and butter to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes. Let it rest 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  6. Serve:
    Plate warm butter chicken over fluffy rice, garnish with fresh cilantro. Pair with naan or roti if desired, and enjoy with a side of mint-lemon water for that refreshing touch.

Nutritional Info:
⏰ Prep Time: 15 min + marinating | 🔥 Cook Time: 30 min | ⏳ Total Time: ~45–60 min
⚡ Approx. 540 kcal per serving | 🍽️ Serves: 4

Bon appétit and happy cooking! 👩‍🍳🍛

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