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Stick Of Butter Chicken And Rice

A rich, creamy dish of tender chicken enveloped in a buttery sauce, served over fluffy rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 650
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 stick of butter
  • 1 pound of chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon of ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon of curry powder
  • 1 teaspoon of paprika
  • 1 can 15 oz of tomato sauce
  • 1 cup of heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 cups of cooked rice for serving

Equipment

  • Large skillet or saucepan
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Rice cooker or pot for cooking rice
  • Cutting board and knife

Method
 

  1. Start by dicing the onion and mincing the garlic and ginger.
  2. In a large skillet, melt the stick of butter over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Add the diced onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
  5. Sprinkle in the curry powder and paprika, stirring for another minute.
  6. Add the can of tomato sauce to the skillet, stirring well to combine. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour in the heavy cream and stir until smooth.
  8. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  9. Serve the butter chicken hot over a bed of fluffy rice.

Notes

The dish is a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends.