Chicken and Poultry
Classic Butter Chicken with Rice
A dish that needs no introduction. This powerhouse of a curry is a staple across India and beyond, and with this recipe you can make it in a matter of minutes. Discover why it’s such a fan favourite and try it for your weekday dinner.
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Ingredients
Tips and Inspiration
Succulent chicken nestled in a decadent sauce, what could be better? The marriage of intense tomato, garlic, yoghurt and blended spices is loved by all, so why not transport yourself to the curry houses of Delhi with this delicious recipe. For the final flourishes, we have garnished with fried shallot, crispy ginger and a few knobs of butter. Serve with a side of spiced onions and capsicum, fluffy rice and dig in!
Method
Step 1
First, prepare your garnishes by heating ½ tsp. vegetable oil in a small frying pan over a medium heat and fry the shallots for 4-5 minutes. Then add the ginger, to fry for a few minutes more until both are golden and crispy. Remove from the pan and leave to one side on a piece of kitchen roll.
Step 2
Make the pepper and onion side by heating the oil in a frying pan over a medium high heat to fry the mustard and cumin seeds for 30 seconds. Then add the onion and peppers, to cook for 10 minutes, stirring every so often, until the onion and peppers are just tender. Stir through the pinch of turmeric and add some salt to taste, then set to one side and keep warm until you’re ready to serve.
Step 3
To prepare the curry, place a pan over a medium high heat and add a tbsp. of vegetable oil and the spices from the spice sachet in the kit.
Step 4
Cook until aromatic, then add the chicken breast to brown lightly. Cook for a minute or so before adding in the base sauce and simmer for a few minutes.
Step 5
Stir in the main sauce and simmer for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, adding a splash of water if needed.
Step 6
Scatter over the fried shallot and ginger, serve with the lemon wedges and a few knobs of butter.
Please ensure food is cooked through and piping hot before serving
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Made with our delicious Classic Butter Chicken
Inspired by Indian restaurant versions of the dish, our Classic Butter Chicken layers tangy tomato, gentle spices, sweet onions, fragrant ginger and butter to create a well-rounded, velvety curry that is a true treat for your tastebuds.
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