Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Butter Chicken with Coriander, Rice, and Naan—a quintessential dish of Indian cuisine that promises to elevate any meal. This delightful recipe features tender chicken simmered in a luscious sauce made from a blend of aromatic spices, including ground coriander and garam masala. Served alongside fluffy basmati rice and warm naan, this dish is perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. With its comforting flavors and easy preparation steps, you’ll find yourself making this recipe time and again. Impress your guests or enjoy a cozy night in with this unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp crushed fresh coriander seeds or 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil and 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook for an additional minute.
- Add ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder; mix well to coat onions.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until browned on all sides (8-10 minutes).
- If needed, pour in a little water to deglaze the pan, stirring to combine.
- Stir in crushed coriander seeds or chopped cilantro; let simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg