Butter Chicken Recipe

I'm always wanting to make easy and quick recipes for dinner that are flavorful and toddler (and husband) approved! And this one is a keeper! It's been added to our dinner rotation and also makes for great leftovers. It comes together in less than 30 min and is a one pan dish so minimal cleanup! I like to serve with jasmine rice and sourdough naan.

Butter Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon avocado oil

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1/2 medium onion, diced

• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced

• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced

• 1 ½ - 2 pounds skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into ¾-inch chunks

• 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste, or half of a 6oz can

• 1 tablespoon garam masala

• 1 teaspoon paprika,

• 1 teaspoon cumin

• 1 tsp salt

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Optional: rice or naan for serving

Instructions

1. Dice onion and mine garlic and ginger.

2. Heat large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, butter, and onion and cook until onion turns golden, around 3 min.

3. Add garlic and ginger and mix for 30 seconds, careful not to let it burn.

4. Add chicken, tomato paste, and spices and cook for 5-6 min until the chicken is cooked through.

5. Add heavy cream and let simmer for 10 min, stirring occasionally.

6. Serve with rice and/or naan and enjoy!