Butter Chicken with Rice 🥄🍛
(The ultimate cozy and flavorful Indian dish—perfectly paired with fragrant rice)
Ingredients:
For the Chicken Marinade:
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Salt, to taste
For the Sauce:
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
1 cup tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
1 cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
For the Basmati Rice:
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter or ghee
Pinch of salt
1–2 cloves or a piece of cinnamon (optional, for aroma)
Instructions: