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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (162g) Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 352
Calories from Fat 262		(74%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 29.2g	44%
	Saturated Fat 15.9g	79%
	Monounsaturated Fat 9.1g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
	Trans Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 122mg		40%
Sodium 724mg		30%
Potassium 313mg		8%
Total Carbohydrate 6.5g		2%
	Dietary Fiber 1.3g	5%
	Sugars 1.8g
Protein 16.8g		33%
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Butter Chicken

Recipe #88578 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

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By: Tansy.
Apr 8, 2004

A lovely combination of spices and the chicken is beautifully tender and moist. This was a recipe from a supermaket promotion, which I have slightly adapted to my own tastes. Very rich, so we do not have it too often! Served over rice and with a fresh salad to counteract the richness.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 ounce butter
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
2 large boneless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon ginger
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fresh cream
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon garam masala

Directions

1
Saute onion and garlic in butter.
2
Slice chicken breasts into bite sized pieces.
3
Combine spices and salt and toss chicken pieces until well coated.
4
Saute the chicken each side until golden brown.
5
Stir in the cream and tomato paste.
6
Cover pan and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked through.
7
Sprinkle with garam masala.

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From: dramatic plum-pudding

On Nov 21, 2009

Excellent easy to make... thanks.

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From: zaar junkie

On Nov 15, 2009

This is really easy and tastes great. I used fat free half & half with great results. Next time I will try to find a hotter chili powder as mine turned out a bit milder than I generally like. Thanks for posting. This is one I'd gladly make again.

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From: Ducky

On May 6, 2005

Easy, easy and reminds us of the butter chicken from the Indian restaurants. I followed the directions without a problem. The butter amount equals 2 Tbsp. Thanks for a nice recipe.

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From: Ang11002

On Jan 23, 2005

WOW, I think I just made the best recipe I've ever found on Zaar! I am a lover of Indian food though before this, had never attempted it at home, thinking I wouldnt be able to capture the taste. But I was wrong! This was soooo freakin awesome I had to post something about it in Talk. I bow down to you and will make this for the rest of my life! Thank you SOOOO much for making my first attempt at Indian food an unforgettable one!!

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