Amazing Indian Butter Chicken Over Basmati Rice

Love Indian cuisine so much? You can never go wrong with the classic butter chicken served over a bed of rice. It’s a must! And who knew you could actually prepare this delectable dish right at your own home? Here’s the recipe you must try!

Amazing Indian Butter Chicken Over Basmati Rice

Jane Crompton

You'll love this Indian butter chicken over basmati rice. It's a filling and satisfying dish you can count on when cravong Indian food.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Total Time 1 hr 5 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 4 people

Calories 781 kcal

Ingredients

 

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Sauce Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 medium shallots finely chopped
• ½ medium white onion finely chopped
• ¼ cup butter
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 3 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 small bay leaves
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 2 cups half-and-half
• 2 cups tomato puree
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 pinches black pepper

Chicken Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons peanut oil
• 2 pounds boneless bite-sized skinless chicken thighs
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 2 pinches cayenne pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup water

Instructions

 

Sauce Instructions

• Heat some oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute shallot and onion until translucent.
• Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger and garlic pastes, garam masala, chilli powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
• Add tomato sauce, cook for 5 minutes, and make sure to stir.
• Add in half-and-half and yogurt, stir.
• Decrease heat to low, simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
• Remove from heat and set aside.

Chicken Instructions

• Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Cook chicken for about 10 minutes.
• Reduce heat, and season with 2 teaspoons of garam masala and cayenne.
• Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until the liquid has reduced and the chicken is no longer pink.
• Stir cooked chicken into the sauce.
• Chicken cooking (the action shot!)
• Next, mix together the cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 10 minutes.
• Serve over basmati rice and enjoy

Nutrition

Calories: 781kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 59gFat: 49gSaturated Fat: 20gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 195mgSodium: 319mgPotassium: 1757mgFiber: 5gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1764IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 257mgIron: 9mg

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