Simple Skillet Butter Chicken
You are gonna love this rich and creamy, super flavorful Simple Skillet Butter Chicken that you can make in around 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (crushed & minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 4 boneless and skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/2 lbs cut into 1-inch chunks)
- 2 tablespoons Indian or Hot Madras curry powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- pinch of chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup tomato puree (or 3-4 tablespoons tomato paste to 1 cup water)
- 1 13 oz. can coconut milk
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, over medium high heat, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter. Add diced onion, cook for a minute, then add garlic and ginger. Cook a minute and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and add the chunks of chicken (seasoned with salt and pepper). Stir in curry powder, turmeric, sugar, chili powder, chili flakes, lemon juice.
- When chicken is cooked through add tomato puree, stirring up any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet and bring to boil.
- Turn down to a simmer for 5 minutes, add the coconut milk and stir all together. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until thick (about 20 minutes).
- Serve with Rice and Naan