Description
A warm and comforting Indian dish, easy to create at home, featuring tender chicken in a creamy sauce served over fragrant rice.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken Breast, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 1 medium Onion, diced
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, minced
- 1 cup Tomato Puree
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 2 teaspoons Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Coriander
- to taste Salt
- for garnish Fresh Cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup Basmati or Jasmine Rice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients: cut chicken, dice onion, mince garlic and ginger.
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until no longer pink (5-6 minutes).
- Sprinkle in garam masala, cumin, coriander, and salt. Stir to coat chicken and toast spices for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in tomato puree and chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream, and stir until smooth. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Rinse rice under cold water. Add to the pot with the butter chicken sauce.
- Cover and reduce heat to low. Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice absorbs liquid.
- Remove from heat and let sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and garnish with cilantro.
Notes
Adjust the spice levels according to your taste. You can add chili powder for more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian