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Butter Chicken (Indian Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce) Recipe

Butter Chicken (Indian Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce) Recipe

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Butter Chicken
(Indian Chicken in Tomato Cream Sauce)

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Ingredients:

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1 tbsp garam masala seasoning
1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp cayenne
3 tbsp butter
1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
2 tsp jarred minced garlic
1 tbsp tomato paste
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
1 (14 1/2-oz) can diced tomatoes in juice
1 skinless rotisserie chicken , boned out and pulled into 1 1/2 by 1/2-inch chunks
1 (10-oz) box frozen peas , placed in a colander and run under hot water to thaw
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
hot basmati rice , for serving
pita bread , warmed according to package directions , for serving

Directions:

To make the spice blend: Stir the ingredients together in a small bowl and set aside.
To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until the pieces just begin to turn gold, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, tomato paste and spice blend, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning. The spices will be fragrant. Add the tomato sauce and diced tomatoes and stir will. Add the chicken pieces, spoon the sauce over the top and bring to a simmer. Turn the heat to low and cook, uncovered, until the chicken is warmed through and the sauce is flavorful, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently. Remove the chicken to a serving dish and cover to keep warm.
Shake any excess water from the peas. Add the peas and cream to the sauce in the pan, stir well and heat through. Do not boil. Spoon the sauce over the chicken. Serve with rice and warmed pita bread.
Variation: If you prefer shreds of chicken to whole pieces, remove the skin from the chicken and pull the meat into large chunks by hand. Add to the pan along with the garlic, tomato paste and spice blend. Cook for 3 minutes and then add the tomato sauce and continue with the recipe. Serve over basmati rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	269.61 Kcal (1129 kJ)
Calories from fat	179.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	19.92g	31%
Cholesterol	61.96mg	21%
Sodium	285.88mg	12%
Potassium	232.26mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.59g	6%
Sugars	3.74g	15%
Dietary Fiber	1.95g	8%
Protein	6g	12%
Vitamin C	7.2mg	12%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	4%
Iron	1.1mg	6%
Calcium	48.9mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	54.78 Kcal (229 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.05g	31%
Cholesterol	12.59mg	21%
Sodium	58.09mg	12%
Potassium	47.19mg	5%
Total Carbs	3.37g	6%
Sugars	0.76g	15%
Dietary Fiber	0.4g	8%
Protein	1.22g	12%
Vitamin C	1.5mg	12%
Iron	0.2mg	6%
Calcium	9.9mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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