Indian Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice
- 1 onion (1/2 lb.), peeled and chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded, and chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive or canola oil
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon coriander
- 1 can (6 oz.) tomato paste
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup half and half or heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed bay leaves
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse-ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (1/8 lb.) butter
- 2 cups basmati rice, uncooked
- Lime wedges
- Fresh cilantro, chopped
- This recipe is gluten-free (some ingredients require gluten-free brands)
- Produce
- Bay leaves (1/4 teaspoon)
- Cilantro, Fresh (1)
- Coriander (1/2 teaspoon)
- Garlic (2 cloves)
- Ginger, fresh (2 tablespoons)
- Jalapeno, fresh (1)
- Lime, wedges (1)
- Onion (1/2 lb.) (1)
- Meat
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boneless skinless (3 cut into 4-inch chunks)
- Canned Goods
Chicken broth (2 1/2 cups)- Tomato paste (1 can)
- Cooking & Baking
- Black pepper, coarse ground (1/2 teaspoon)
- Cardamom (1 teaspoon)
- Chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- Garam masala (2 teaspoons)
- Olive or canola oil (1 tablespoon)
- Salt (1 teaspoon)
- Pasta & Grains
- Basmati rice (2 cups)
- Dairy
- Butter (1/4 cup)
- Half and half or heavy cream (1/2 cup)
Preparation
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Published February 19, 2010 (3 years ago).
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