Butter Chicken
A rich, authentic butter chicken made with clean ingredients in around 15 minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 jar (170g) The Paste Co. Butter Chicken Paste
- 1kg chicken breast, diced
- 300ml double cream
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Fresh coriander, to garnish (optional)
- 375g basmati rice (dry weight), cooked, to serve
- Naan bread (optional)
Method
- Coat the diced chicken with around 2 tbsp of Butter Chicken Paste. For even more flavour, leave to marinate for 10 minutes if time allows.
- Cook the basmati rice according to the packet instructions.
- Heat the ghee over a medium-high heat and cook the chicken until lightly browned. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining Butter Chicken Paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the 300ml double cream and stir until smooth. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the rich butter chicken sauce.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with basmati rice and naan if desired.
Nutrition (per serving, approximate)
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| Energy | 605 kcal / 2,530 kJ |
|---|---|
| Fat | 47g |
| of which saturates | 22g |
| Carbohydrates | 11g |
| of which sugars | 6g |
| Protein | 71g |
| Salt | 1.2g |
