Butter Chicken with White Rice and Yogurt
Ingredients
- 2 packages of Mahatma Long Grain White Rice
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into cubes
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 cup tomato puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Here’s a delicious rice and chicken recipe you can look forward to after a long and fruitful day.
Step 1
In a bowl, mix the chicken with the yogurt, salt, and half of the spices. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.
Step 2
In a skillet, melt the butter and sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
Step 3
Add the marinated chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until lightly browned.
Step 4
Stir in the tomato puree, remaining spices, and cream. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 5
Heat the Mahatma Long Grain White Rice in the microwave for 90 seconds. Serve the butter chicken over the rice and garnish with cilantro and yogurt.
Some days call for cozy chicken and rice dishes to cap things off, and this Butter Chicken with White Rice and Yogurt is just what the doctor ordered. Creamy and comforting, you can ruslte it up in just 15 minutes, making it a midweek meal you know is goign to hit the spot.
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