Butter Chicken

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Inspired by the Taj Mahal in India.

Butter Chicken is one of the most globally-loved dishes of northern India. Traditionally cooked in a tandoor oven, this at-home adaptation utilizes the broiler to replicate the charring temperatures of the tandoor. Make this meal your own by serving with naan, rice, samosas, or roasted cauliflower. Recently featured in Real Simple's Best Holiday Gifts!

Flavor Profile

Tangy and aromatic with warm spice notes and subtle sweetness.

Shopping List

1 package Butter Chicken Mix
1 3/4 cups heavy cream
2 lbs. chicken breasts or thighs, cubed
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 (28 oz.) can diced tomatoes with their juices

Spice ‘n Easy

The Taj Mahal inspired this Spice 'n Easy recipe mix. "Visit" this modern Wonder of the World through the culinary inspiration of the region. Read our blog about Butter Chicken to learn more.

More Information

With Spice 'n Easy, cooking is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just open, spice and serve. Each packet includes the pre-measured spices needed to make a quick, simple and tasty recipe.

DIRECTIONS:
Place oven rack in highest position and preheat oven to broil on high. In a medium bowl, combine heavy cream and Butter Chicken mix. Remove and reserve half of mixture. Add chicken to bowl with remaining mixture, tossing to coat. Marinate for 20 min. Arrange chicken on a foil-lined sheet pan and place directly under broiler. Broil for 15 min. until charred and chicken is cooked through. In a medium pot, stir butter over medium-high heat for 3 min. until golden brown. Add tomatoes and bring to a simmer for 18 to 20 min. until softened. Add reserved heavy cream mixture and cook for 5 min. Using a blender, purée sauce. Add chicken with pan juices to puréed sauce. Serve hot.

NOTES:

Serve with: Rice, naan, and cilantro.

YIELDS: Serves 8

Dietary Information

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Corn-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

Salt, tomato, sugar, onion, garlic, vinegar, turmeric, cumin, coriander, cardamom, black pepper, ginger, aji amarillo chile, Madagascar clove, mace, orris root, Mediterranean thyme, Saigon cinnamon, Turkish bay leaf

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