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Butter Chicken
Jenn Bryant

Indian Butter Chicken

This Indian Butter Chicken is one of my favorites and is full of fresh flavors and anti-inflammatory properties!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 427

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tsp Coconut Oil
  • 1/2 Medium Onion, chopped
  • 4 Cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp Fresh Ginger Root, minced
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Coriander
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1 lb. Boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 can (14 oz) Light Coconut Milk
  • 1 can (6 oz) Tomato Paste
  • 1 Juice of Lime
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 cup Brown Jasmine Rice

Method
 

  1. Cook Rice according to directions.
  2. Place oil in a large skillet and heat using med-high heat.
  3. Once oil is shimmering, add onion and saute until slightly translucent (about 3 minutes)
  4. Add garlic and ginger to sauté pan and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add salt, coriander, cumin, cardamom, cayenne pepper and cook 1 minute longer.  Reduce heat to low while you slice the chicken.
  6. Slice chicken breast into small strips about ½ inchwide.  Turn temperature of skillet up to medium high again.  Add chicken to your skillet and cook chicken with spices until internal temp reaches 165 F or about8-10 minutes.  Time will depend on how small you slice the chicken.
  7. Add coconut milk and tomato paste to skillet and stir until well combined.  Reduce heat to low and simmer until rice is finished cooking (about 10-15 minutes).
  8. Serve chicken with sauce over rice.  Squeeze fresh lime juice over chicken and top with fresh cilantro.