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Stovetop Butter Chicken
5 min
25 min
Serves: 6
Steps
- In a large skillet with a tight fitting lid, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add in onions, garlic and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and garlic and ginger are fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in butter, chicken stock, tomato paste, cinnamon, salt, cumin, garam masala and turmeric. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Stir in chicken and stir until coated. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in lemon juice and heavy cream. Return to a simmer and cook until heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Serve butter chicken over basmati rice topped with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Note: To make this dish dairy free use coconut oil in place of butter and full fat coconut milk in place of heavy cream.
Originally published at themodernproper.com. Reproduced for personal collection.
