butter chicken so good you’ll lick the pot

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Chicken Breast (cut into 1‑inch cubes)
• 0.5 cup Plain Yogurt (full‑fat, for marinating)
• 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Ground Cumin
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.25 tsp Cayenne Pepper (adjust to heat preference)
• 1 tsp Salt
• 2 tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
• 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 cup Tomato Sauce
• 1 can White Cannellini Beans (15‑oz, drained and rinsed)
• 0.5 cup Whole Milk
• 0.25 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tsp Granulated Sugar
• 1 tbsp Unsalted Butter (cut into pieces)
• 2 tbsp Fresh Cilantro (chopped for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Marinade

   In a mixing bowl whisk together yogurt, ginger‑garlic paste, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, and salt until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

2. Cube and Marinate the Chicken

   Cut the chicken breast into 1‑inch cubes, add to the bowl, and toss to coat. Let it rest for 15 minutes while you prepare the bean puree.

   Time: PT15M

3. Blend White Bean Puree

   Drain and rinse the canned white beans. Add them to the blender with the milk and blend until completely smooth, scraping the sides as needed.

   Time: PT5M

4. Sear the Chicken

   Heat the skillet over medium‑high heat, melt the ghee, then add the marinated chicken in a single layer. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the pieces are browned on all sides, about 7 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium‑high

5. Set Chicken Aside

   Transfer the browned chicken to a plate and set aside while you build the sauce.

   Time: PT2M

6. Create the Tomato Base

   In the same skillet, add tomato paste and sauté for 2 minutes until it darkens slightly. Stir in the tomato sauce and bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT7M

   Temperature: medium

7. Incorporate Bean Puree and Cream

   Stir the white bean puree into the simmering tomato mixture, then add heavy cream. Simmer for another 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: medium

8. Finish the Dish

   Return the chicken to the pan, add sugar and butter, and stir gently for 3 minutes until everything is well combined and the butter melts.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: medium

9. Plate and Garnish

   Spoon the butter chicken onto serving plates, drizzle a little plain yogurt on top, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

   Time: PT3M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

450

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

25 g

Fiber

5 g