RECIPE: Butter Chicken with Mango Salad and Naan Bread or Rice

Serves 4 people | 45 mins

Ingredients 

Butter Chicken Marinade:

• 3 chicken breast or 6 chicken thighs – or a combination of both based on preference
• ½ Cup Plain Yogurt
• 2 Garlic Cloves – minced
• 2 tsp Ginger – minced
• 1 tsp Turmeric
• 1 tsp Cumin
• Salt and Pepper

Sauce:

• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 2 tbsp Butter
• 2 Shallots – minced
• 2 Garlic Cloves – minced
• 1 tbsp Ginger – grated
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 2 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 tsp Ground Coriander
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 796 ml Crushed Tomatoes
• Dash of Hot Sauce – adjusted to taste preference
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tbsp Maple Syrup
• Salt and Pepper
• ¼ cup Chopped Cilantro

Mango Salad:

• 2 Firm Mangos
• 1 Cucumber - Sliced
• ½ Red Onion – Sliced
• ½ Cup Cilantro – Chopped
• ½ Cup of Nuts – Chopped
• 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Maggi or Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Maple Syrup
• Salt and Pepper

Naan Bread or Rice to serve



Instructions

Butter Chicken:

• Cube 3 chicken breast or 6 chicken thighs.
• Add Chicken, ½ Cup of Plain Yogurt, 2 minced Garlic Cloves, 2 tsp minced Ginger, 1 tsp Turmeric and 1 tsp of Cumin to large bowl.
• Season with Salt and Pepper and mix. Let marinate for 20 minutes up to overnight.
• Heat oil in pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned. Remove from pan.

• Add 2 tbsp of Butter to same pan.
• Add 2 minced Shallots and fry for 2 minuntes or until soft and fragrant.
• Add 2 minced Garlic Cloves and 1 tbsp of grated Ginger. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
• Add 1 tsp Cumin, 2 tsp Garam Masala and 1 tsp Ground Coriander. Cook for an additional minute.
• Add 1 tbsp of Tomato Paste and stir. Add can of Crushed Tomatoes and a dash of Hot Sauce.
• Put sauce in blender and blend until smooth.
• Return mixture to pan and add 1 cup Heavy Cream and 1 tbsp Maple Syrup.
• Add Chicken with juices and Simmer for 10 – 15 minutes or until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.

• Serve over rice and with naan bread.

Mango Salad

• Slice 2 Mangos lengthwise. Slice 1 Cucumber and ½ Red Onion. Put in bowl.
• Add ½ cup chopped Cilantro and ½ Cup Chopped Nuts.
• Top with 2 tbsp White Wine Vinegar, 2 tbsp Olive Oil, 1 tsp Maggi or Soy Sauce, and 1 tsp Maple Syrup.
• Season with Salt and Pepper and mix.

Serve and Enjoy