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Easy Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle

Easy Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle
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Easy Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Drizzle is a rich and flavorful home-cooked meal featuring tender chicken simmered in a buttery tomato-based sauce, topped with a fragrant garlic butter drizzle. Quick to prepare and family-friendly, this dish combines creamy indulgence with aromatic spices to create a comforting and versatile dinner perfect with rice, naan, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1 tsp garam masala (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric (optional)

Sauce

  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced (plus extra for drizzle)
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cardamom
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Garnish (optional)

  • Fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Whole garlic slices from drizzle
  • Lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Prepare the chicken: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Season lightly with salt and optionally with garam masala and turmeric to enhance the flavor from the start.
  2. Cook the chicken: In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Make the buttery tomato sauce: Using the same pan, add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant. Pour in the tomato puree and add garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves. Let the sauce simmer gently to deepen the flavors and thicken slightly.
  4. Add cream and combine: Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice. Return the cooked chicken to the pan, coating each piece with the velvety sauce. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce is rich and creamy.
  5. Prepare the garlic drizzle: In a small saucepan, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Add minced garlic and cook lightly until golden and fragrant. Drizzle this garlic butter over the plated chicken just before serving for a flavorful finishing touch.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic cloves instead of powder for vibrant and authentic flavor.
  • Opt for unsalted butter to control salt levels and enhance buttery taste.
  • Simmer sauce gently after adding cream to avoid curdling and maintain smooth texture.
  • Marinate chicken briefly with spices and lemon juice if time allows for deeper flavor.
  • Using a non-stick pan can prevent burning and sticking during cooking.

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