Name: Traditional Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Marinated chicken; Chicken breasts, diced, 2.2 lb (1 kg); Lemon juice, 2 tablespoons (30 mL); Chopped garlic, 3 cloves (15 mL); Fresh ginger, chopped, 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Garam masala, 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Ground coriander, 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Kosher salt, 1 teaspoon (5 mL); Amchur powder (optional), 1 tablespoon (15 mL); Butter sauce; Butter or clarified butter/ghee, 3 tablespoons (45 mL); Vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons (30 mL); Onions, chopped, 2 cups (500 mL); Chopped garlic, 2 cloves teaspoon (10 mL); Garam masala, 2 tablespoons (30 mL); Paprika, 2 teaspoons (10 mL); Cinnamon, ½ teaspoon (2.5 mL); Kosher salt, 2 teaspoons (10 mL); Diced tomatoes, 2 cups (500 mL); 35% M. F. cooking cream, ¾ cup (180 mL); Fresh coriander, To taste ( To taste)

Traditional Butter Chicken
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Ingredients

Preparation

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By:

Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Preparation 15 min

Cooking 40 min

Refrigeration 0 min

Freezing 0 min

4 to 6 servings

Piece of cake (easy)
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Comfort food

Dinner party

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Traditional Butter Chicken

Discover Indian Cuisine With This Traditional Butter Chicken Recipe!

BPT definitely scored with THE best butter chicken recipe! Plus, it’s a great meal to cook in the middle of your week or just for fun.

For a quicker version, use grilled or cooked chicken leftovers and mix them with the sauce! You can also subsitute the diced tomatoes with tomato sauce!

The secret? Garam masala!

To successfully make your butter chicken, some ingredients are essential, such as garam masala powder, a mix of spices including cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom, mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cloves, mace, and nutmeg.

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The importance of letting your chicken simmer

To make a good butter chicken, it’s important to let the chicken simmer. The sauce must be just below the boiling point. This slow-cooking method tenderizes the meat and enhances the flavours of the ingredients. On the other hand, a boiling sauce will harden the meat.

Ingredients
Marinated chicken

Chicken breasts, diced
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2.2 lb

1 kg

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Lemon juice
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2 tablespoons

30 mL

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Chopped garlic
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3 cloves

15 mL

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Fresh ginger, chopped
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1 tablespoon

15 mL

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Garam masala
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1 tablespoon

15 mL

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Ground coriander
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1 tablespoon

15 mL

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Kosher salt
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1 teaspoon

5 mL

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Amchur powder (optional)
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1 tablespoon

15 mL

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Butter sauce

Butter or clarified butter/ghee
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3 tablespoons

45 mL

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Vegetable oil
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2 tablespoons

30 mL

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Onions, chopped
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2 cups

500 mL

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Chopped garlic
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2 cloves teaspoon

10 mL

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Garam masala
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2 tablespoons

30 mL

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Paprika
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2 teaspoons

10 mL

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Cinnamon
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½ teaspoon

2.5 mL

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Kosher salt
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2 teaspoons

10 mL

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Diced tomatoes
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2 cups

500 mL

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35% M. F. cooking cream
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¾ cup

180 mL

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Fresh coriander
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To taste

To taste

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Preparation

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Marinated chicken

Step 1

In a large bowl, mix all the ingredients with the chicken cubes. If possible, let marinate in the refrigerator for 12 hours.

Butter sauce

Step 2

Over low heat, heat the butter in a large pan. Add the onions and cook slowly for 20 minutes until they are golden.

Step 3

Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Incorporate the garam masala, the paprika, the cinnamon and the salt. Cook for 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the diced tomatoes and cook for2 minutes. Then, incorporate the cooking cream.

Step 5

With an hand blender, mix the sauce until smooth.

Butter chicken

Step 6

Bring the sauce to a boil. Pour the marinated chicken in the sauce. Cover and let simmer over medium-low heat until the chicken is well-cooked, or about 15 minutes.

Step 7

Garnish the butter chicken with coriander leaves and serve immediately with jasmine rice or naan bread.
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Nutritional Information

Calories

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Calories are units of energy. They represent a measurable quantity of energy brought by a food. Your energetic needs depend on your age, height, weight, gender and how active you are. The average need ranges around 2000 calories/day. A higher or inferior intake might affect your weight.
Lipids

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Lipids (fats) are essential to your body. They are an important source of energy. However, an excessive consumption is associated with weight gain and higher risks of chronic diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems. Unsaturated fats are preferable to saturated or trans fats.
Saturated fats

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Saturated fats, commonly known as “bad fats”, are mostly found in processed foods and in some products of animal origin. If consumed in excess, they can have adverse effects on cardiovascular health, including increases in LDL-cholesterol levels. Try to eat better lipids such as those found in fish, nuts, oilseeds, and oils!
Cholesterol

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Your body mainly uses cholesterol to produce hormones. It is only found in foods of animal origin such as meat, poultry, fish, and dairy products. However, dietary cholesterol has little to no influence on your cholesterol level compared to saturated and trans fats.

Sodium

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In small quantities, sodium is an essential nutrient for your body. However, you probably eat too much of it without even being aware, and this overconsumption can have adverse effects on your health. Indeed, excess sodium targets organs and can lead to hypertension.
Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates are a good source of energy. They are your brain’s main source of fuel for all functions. The carbohydrate group is divided into simple and complex sugars, fibers, and starches. Carbohydrates are mostly found in fruits, dairy products, baked goods, pastries, sweets, cereals, and legumes. It is recommended to not eat high quantities of added sugars. Limit your intake to 50 g/day.
Fibers

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Fibers have many health benefits. They are divided into two types: soluble and insoluble fibers. Soluble fibers can reduce your cholesterol level and help regulate glycemia (blood sugar levels). As for insoluble fibers, they increase stool bulk and regulate bowel function. Since they slow down the digestion process, they promote satiety, which contributes to appetite and weight control. You should consume at least 30 g everyday.
Proteins

- g

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Protein has different roles in your body. They are essential to muscle, blood, and even skin development! In fact, protein build most of your bodily structures. They also provide all the amino acids your body needs to make neurotransmitters, new molecules, enzymes, and even certain hormones!

Recipe developed with passion and good humor by:

Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition

Se démarquant par son authenticité et son dynamisme, Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. en nutrition, vulgarise la science de la nutrition et développe de savoureuses recettes. À travers ses nombreux projets entrepreneuriaux, Hubert adore voyager, la bonne bouffe, le bon vin et fréquenter de bonnes adresses gourmandes.

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