Butter Chicken , or “butter chicken”, is a traditional dish of northern Indian cuisine. With its creamy sauce and melting texture, this dish subtly combines spices like garam masala with a creamy touch. Perfect for fans of Indian cuisine, it is naturally gluten-free and ideal to accompany basmati rice or gluten-free naans.

Butter chicken, Indian chicken

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Preparation time 5 mins Cooking time 30 mins Total time 35 mins

Difficulty: Beginner Servings: 4

Author: Gluten Escape Cooking method: Traditional

Preparation

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 g of chicken breasts

• 200 g of natural yogurt

• 1 tbsp chopped ginger and garlic

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 250 g tomato puree

• 150 ml of cream

• 50g butter​

• Salt and fresh coriander to garnish

Preparation

1. Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric and garam masala for at least 1 hour.
2. Heat the butter in a pan, add the chicken and cook until golden brown.
3. Add the tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes.
4. Stir in the cream, season with salt and simmer for another 5 minutes.
5. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with basmati rice or gluten-free naan.

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