Butter Chicken with Rice

Tender chicken in a rich, mildly spiced tomato and cream sauce served with fluffy rice.

SHOPPING LIST

• chicken breast fillets500g
• basmati rice300g
• butter50g
• onion1
• garlic cloves3
• ginger20g
• tomato puree2 tbsp
• single cream200ml
• garam masala2 tsp
• ground cumin1 tsp
• ground coriander1 tsp
• chilli powder1 tsp
• salt1 tsp
• vegetable oil1 tbsp

METHOD

1. 1Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt.
2. 2Heat the oil in a large pan and cook the chicken until golden on all sides, then set aside.
3. 3Melt the butter in the same pan and fry the chopped onion for 5 minutes until soft.
4. 4Add the crushed garlic, grated ginger, and spices, and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5Stir in the tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes.
6. 6Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
7. 7Return the chicken to the sauce and cook for 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through with no pink.
8. 8Meanwhile, cook the basmati rice according to the packet instructions.
9. 9Serve the butter chicken over the rice.

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