A recipe for Butter Chicken!

For all you BUTTER CHICKEN LOVERS out there here's a recipe on how to make it homemade!

What you need:

• 1 tablespoon oil
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 medium onion diced
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger finely minced or grated (or use paste)
• 2-3 cloves garlic finely minced or crushed
• 1 ½ pounds about 2-3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks
• 1 can 6 oz. tomato paste (or 8-10 oz can of tomato sauce)
• 1 tablespoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon chili powder or paprika, adjust to taste
• 1 teaspoon Fenugreek I use powder, but seeds or mustard seeds can be used too, optional*
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 cup heavy cream sub for half & half or yogurt for low fat
• Hot cooked rice and naan for serving

The Instructions:

1. Heat a large skillet or medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the oil, butter, and onions and cook onions down until lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Add ginger and garlic and let cook for 30 seconds, stirring so it doesn’t burn.
2. Add the chicken, tomato paste, and spices. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until everything is cooked through.
3. Add the heavy cream and simmer for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve over Basmati rice or with naan.

I hope this helps you.