Description
A comforting and flavorful dish combining tender chicken, rich spices, and creamy coconut milk.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs), diced
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tbsp butter
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice chicken into bite-sized pieces and finely chop onions, garlic, and ginger.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté onions until translucent, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Brown the Chicken: Add chicken to the skillet, sear until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the Spices: Stir in cumin, coriander, and garam masala; toast for about a minute.
- Incorporate Tomato Puree: Pour in tomato puree and mix well.
- Simmer with Coconut Milk: Slowly pour in coconut milk and allow it to simmer for 20 minutes.
- Taste and Adjust: Season with salt and pepper; garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Serve: Enjoy with steamed basmati rice or warm naan.
Notes
You can substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu for a vegetarian version. Use almond or cashew milk for a non-dairy option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: butter chicken, coconut milk, Indian recipe