Easy Butter Chicken Or Chicken Tikka Masala Recipe

Easy Butter Chicken Or Chicken Tikka Masala

From jencathen 17 years ago

I love this recipe because of its simplicity and great taste. It is only a bit spicy which makes it easy for kids to eat also.

spice Blend: shopping list
1 tablespoon garam masala seasoning (get at asian food market) shopping list
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger shopping list
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon shopping list
1/4 teaspoon cayenne shopping list
1/4 teaspoon ground methi/fenugreek (if you can't find at asian market order online) shopping list
Sauce: shopping list
3 tablespoons butter shopping list
1 cup chopped onion shopping list
2 teaspoons jarred minced garlic shopping list
1 tablespoon tomato paste shopping list
1 (15 oz.) can tomato sauce shopping list
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes in juice shopping list
1 skinless rotisserie chicken, boned out and pulled into chunks shopping list
1 (10 oz) box frozen peas, thaw under running water shopping list
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream shopping list
1/4 cup ground unsalted cashews (only used as thickening agent if needed) shopping list
Hot basmati rice, for serving shopping list

Mix spice blend together in small bowl and set aside.
Melt butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat.
Add onion and cook, stirring frequently, until just beginning to turn gold, about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic, tomato paste and spice blend, and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Add tomato sauce and diced tomatoes, stir well.
Add chicken and bring to a simmer.
Turn heat to low and cook uncovered until chicken is warmed through, about 10 minutes. Stir frequently.
Shake excess water from peas. Add the peas and cream to the pan. Stir well and heat through. Do not boil.
Note: If sauce isn't thick enough. Add 1/4 cup of finely ground unsalted cashews.20

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kingscoob 15 years ago
i wish i could say this is simple lol
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" It was excellent "
jthorton ate it and said...
I didn't have any fenugreek but it stii tasted wonderful!
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jencathen 16 years ago
Glad to hear you enjoyed auntybea.
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" It was excellent "
auntybea ate it and said...
Jen, I made this tonight for dinner. I started from raw chicken breasts rather than a whole, cooked chicken and I adjusted the seasonings and tomatoes a bit to suit my taste, but it was a wonderful base recipe! Like you, that's all I usually use a recipe for anyway! LOL
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jemison 17 years ago
This sounds tasty. Will have to try some day.
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Jen, I made this tonight for dinner. I started from raw chicken breasts rather than a whole, cooked chicken and I adjusted the seasonings and tomatoes a bit to suit my taste, but it was a wonderful base recipe! Like you, that's all I usually use a ...more

auntybea in Vernon loved it
I didn't have any fenugreek but it stii tasted wonderful!

jthorton in Canton loved it

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