Very easy
Marcy
Butter Chicken & Rice
6 minutesPrep time
13 minutesCook time
631 cal.Per serving
Ingredients for 1
70 g
White rice (long grain, cooked)
1
Chicken breast
1/2 tbsp
Paprika
1 tsp
Turmeric (ground)
1/2 tbsp
Garam masala
2 tbsp
Greek Yogurt (plain)
100 g
Tomatoes (canned, crushed)
1/2
Yellow onion
30 g
Butter (unsalted)
Utensils
Stovetop, Frying pan, Blender
recipe
- 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 !
😋 Gourmet tip
For a truly flavoursome dish, we suggest adding fresh ginger & crushed garlic.