Indian Butter Chicken Mild Style
This kid-friendly version of the beloved Indian classic uses a rich creamy tomato sauce with warming spices dialed back to a gentle mild level that young children can enjoy. It is perfect served over basmati rice and is the ideal way to introduce Indian cuisine to the whole family.
Creamy mild tomato butter sauce with tender chicken served over fluffy basmati rice.
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Instructions
Cook the Chicken
Melt one tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cubed chicken breast and cook for 6 to 8 minutes stirring occasionally until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden on the edges. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
Build the Sauce
In the same skillet melt the remaining butter over medium heat. Add the crushed tomatoes and mild garam masala and stir to combine. Let the sauce simmer for 5 minutes until it deepens slightly in color and the raw tomato smell cooks off.
Add Cream and Chicken
Pour the heavy cream into the tomato sauce and stir until fully incorporated and the sauce turns a warm orange color. Return the cooked chicken to the pan and simmer everything together for 10 minutes so the flavors meld and the sauce thickens slightly.
Serve Over Rice
Spoon the butter chicken over bowls of warm cooked basmati rice. Serve immediately with warm naan bread or pita on the side if desired. Leftovers reheat beautifully the next day.
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