Butter Chicken & Rice

Step 1

Prep the rice according to package instructions.

Step 2

Peel & finely dice the onion.

Step 3

Cut the chicken into bite-sized cubes.

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

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.

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 !