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Butter Chicken

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Serves 4 People
Equipment
Chopping board, knife, bowl, grater, big pan, wooden spoon
Prep time
10m
Cook Time
45m

Butter Chicken is a Punjabi favourite, it’s been said that it’s the closest dish to the Chicken tikka masala.

Previously, I have used fresh tomatoes, spiced then pureed them and baked the chicken before adding it all together, a two step, tricky process and I felt this could be improved and made simpler, especially for us home cooks, so I had a go and am delighted with my first attempt using my curry masala and passata.

As this is finished with cream, I have used extra chilli, which, as always is an optional extra, but I like the fact there’s heat in the background.

This version has had great reviews, from my Krish, my husband and toughest critic, so give it a go, it’s easier than the usual curries and super tasty!

 

Ingredients

  • 1
    lemon
  • 1 Tablespoon
    Curry Masala
  • 1/2 Teaspoon
    salt
  • 1 Tablespoon
    butter
  • 1 Tablespoon
    ginger/garlic paste
  • 500 Grams
    Chicken thigh, Chopped
  • 500 Millilitres
    passata
  • 75 Millilitres
    double cream
  • 1 Tablespoon
    fresh coriander, washed and chopped
  • 1
    fresh chilli (optional)

Instructions

  1. For the Marinade
    Place the chicken, lemon juice and curry masala in a big bowl and marinade, for 30 minutes minimum, you can do this overnight in the fridge if you are organised (I wasn't and it worked fine).

  2. Fry the ginger/garlic in the butter on a low heat for a few minutes, then add the marinaded chicken, turn the heat up and seal the chicken in the sauce for 10 minutes.

  3. Pour the passata into the chicken and warm through on a high heat and then simmer until the chicken is cooked through.

  4. Finish with cream and fresh coriander, maybe a little extra butter (it is butter chicken) and enjoy with some fresh chapaties or rice.

4 reviews for Butter Chicken

  1. Rob Beale
    5

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    Delicious!

    • Lajina Leal

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      Thank you for being chief taster 🙂

  2. Katie
    5

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    Easy to follow recipe and the end result was amazing. Can’t wait to make it again!

    • Lajina Leal

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      Thank you so much for leaving a review. I am chuffed to bits the recipe worked for you 🙂

      I look forward to seeing a photo soon, thanks again, Love, Lajina x

  3. Tracey
    5

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    This is an absolutely gorgeous recipe. So much so I have cooked some in portions to freeze. The spice is just right and the recipe my all-time favourite

  4. Si
    5

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    V tasty with extra chilli powder

    • Lajina Leal

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      thank you so much for your comment. isn’t is great for such a simple recipe?

      thanks again, Lajina

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