Butter Chicken & Rice

21 reviews

The creamiest, sauciest chicken with the perfect amount of spice!

Marcy
Marcy
4.7k
$$$
Very easy
B Nutri-scoreB Eco-score

6 minutes

Prep time

13 minutes

Cook time

966 cal.

Per serving

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Blender

recipe

White rice (long grain, cooked)

Step 1

Prep the rice according to package instructions.

Yellow onion

Step 2

Peel & finely dice the onion.

Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on)

Step 3

Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.

Turmeric (ground)
Garam masala
Paprika
Greek Yogurt (plain)

Step 4

Add the chicken to a bowl. Season with salt, pepper & half of all the spices: turmeric, garam masala & paprika.* Add half of the greek yogurt & toss together, until evenly coated. *Check out our tips for this step

Butter (unsalted)

Step 5

Heat half of the butter on a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken & stir frequently until it's mostly cooked, about 3-5 min. Transfer the chicken to a plate.

Step 6

In the same pan, add the onions & sauté 2-3 min, until translucent. Add the remaining butter & spices. Mix to combine.

Tomatoes (canned, crushed)

Step 7

Add in the crushed tomatoes & remaining yogurt. Mix well, then transfer everything into an immersion blender cup or small blender. Purée until creamy.

Step 8

Pour the sauce back into the pan along with the chicken. Simmer the sauce & stir frequently, until the chicken is fully cooked, about 3 more min.

Step 9

Serve the butter chicken over fluffy rice & garnish with fresh herbs, if you have some. Enjoy !

😋 Gourmet tipHannah

For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest adding fresh ginger & crushed garlic.

- Hannah, Food Editor

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Nutrition facts

Average estimated amount for one serving

Energy966 cal.
Fat70 g
Carbohydrates41 g
Protein39 g
Fiber6 g

Values are based on an average estimate for one serving. All nutrition information presented on Jow is intended for informational purposes only. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, please consult with a health-care professional.

On average, one serving of the recipe "Butter Chicken & Rice" contains 966 Energy, 70 g of Fat, 41 g of Carbohydrates, 39 g of Protein, 6 g of Fiber.

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