Butter Chicken Sauce with Chicken Thighs

The easiest rich & creamy Butter Chicken recipe you’ll find! Considered a national treasure of India, Butter Chicken Sauce pairs perfectly with Tikka Masala Rice. Add tender chicken cubes, cottage cheese or tofu or a vegetarian or vegan adaptation. Inspired by his Punjab roots, a New Delhi chef created the original Butter Chicken, now a widely popular comfort food.

HEAT LEVEL
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3-4 Servings

PREP TIME:

5 min

COOK TIME:

20 min

INGREDIENTS:

1-2 tbsp. oil
6 medium boneless chicken thighs, diced (500gm)
1 jar (369gm/13Oz) Truly Indian Butter Chicken Cooking Sauce
Handful cherry tomatoes (optional)
Fresh coriander, chopped (garnish)
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INSTRUCTIONS:

Heat 1-2 tablespoons of oil in a pan. Add cherry tomatoes and diced boneless chicken thigh, and stir-fry until lightly browned. Add 13 oz of sauce from the jar. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add water if the sauce is too thick. Garnish with coriander. Serve with naan, samosa, and Truly Indian ready-to-eat meals.

For a vegetarian dish use Paneer (Cottage Cheese) or Tofu.