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Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken

Easy 20 Minute Butter Chicken: Indulgent Flavor in No Time

Enjoy a quick and delicious meal with this easy butter chicken recipe that can be prepared in just 20 minutes!

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound chicken breast, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 can coconut milk
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until soft.
  3. Stir in the curry powder and garam masala, cooking for another minute.
  4. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned.
  5. Pour in the coconut milk and stir in the tomato paste.
  6. Season with salt and pepper, then simmer until the chicken is cooked through.
  7. Serve hot over rice or with naan.

Notes

  • For added flavor, marinate the chicken in spices before cooking.
  • Adjust the spices according to your preference.
  • Author: Souzan
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

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