# Easy 20-Minute Butter Chicken

## Description
Learn how to make a delicious and easy butter chicken in just 20 minutes, a simplified version of a classic Indian dish.

## Quick Facts
- Calories: 753 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Difficulty: easy
- Cuisine: Indian
- Health Score: 6.5/10

## Nutrition Per Serving
- Calories: 753
- Protein: 44g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fat: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 1273mg

## Dietary Information
This recipe is: Gluten-Free, Nut-Free

## Ingredients (4 servings)
- 800 grams boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 60 ml yogurt
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt (for marinade)
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons oil
- 1 piece bay leaf
- 1 piece black cardamom
- 1 piece cinnamon stick (small)
- 1 large red onion (sliced)
- 5 cloves garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon ginger paste
- 150 grams tomato paste
- 120 ml water
- 1 teaspoon salt (for sauce)
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 250 ml heavy cream
- 28 grams butter
- 1 tablespoon Kasuri Methi
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)

## Instructions
1. Quickly marinate 800 grams of chicken thighs with 60 ml of yogurt, 15 ml of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, 0.5 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper. Mix well to coat the chicken.
2. Air fry the marinated chicken for 12 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
3. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom, and 1 small cinnamon stick. Then add 1 large sliced red onion, 5 garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon of ginger paste. Cook for a few minutes until softened.
4. Add 150 grams of tomato paste and 120 ml of water to the pan. Cook for another 2 minutes.
5. Remove the bay leaf and black cardamom from the pan. Transfer the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
6. Pour the blended sauce back into the pan. Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 tablespoon of sugar, 250 ml of heavy cream, 28 grams of butter, and 1 tablespoon of Kasuri Methi. Let it cook for about 5 minutes.
7. Chop the air-fried chicken into bite-sized pieces.
8. Add the chopped cooked chicken to the sauce and mix well.
9. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro and serve hot with naan or rice.

## Allergen Information
Contains: dairy

## Tags
butter chicken, indian, curry, chicken, quick, easy

## Source
Recipe by: Amateur Pro Chef
Video: https://youtube.com/shorts/xRAcjC2ifAM?si=fgu2afzomnQ4GNqG

## Machine-Readable Data

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### Nutrition Data (per serving)
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