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Butter Chicken Curry

Butter Chicken Curry

Chicken thighs are cooked in a spicy, aromatic tomato sauce in this classic dish. The curry gets its deep flavor from garam masala, a traditional Indian spice that’s sweet, spicy, and fragrant all at once. Finish with cream and butter for a rich, hearty meal.

All of Anyday’s recipes are tested (and retested!) in many different microwaves and home kitchens to make sure they work — and work well.

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Product Size

  • Small Dish
  • Medium Shallow
  • Large Shallow
  • Medium Deep
  • Large Deep

Prep Time

12 mins

Cook Time

11 mins

Free Time

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Ingredients

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced 
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced 
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • ¾ lb (340 g) boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces 
  • ¾ cup (165g) tomato puree 
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric 
  • ½ teaspoon paprika 
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • ½ teaspoon cumin 
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala 
  • salt, to taste 
  • ¼ cup (60ml) heavy cream 
  • 2 tablespoons butter, cut into medium chunks

Preparation

  1. Place the garlic, ginger, and oil into the Anyday dish. Cover with the lid (knob lifted). 
  2. Cook in the microwave for 1 minute, or until fragrant. 
  3. Add the remaining ingredients except heavy cream, butter, and cilantro to the dish. 
  4. Cover and cook for 10 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and flavors have melded. 
  5. Stir in cream and butter. Add salt to taste. Garnish with cilantro.

Serving suggestions & tips

  • Try substituting sour cream for heavy cream to add a tangy note if you’re eating the chicken right away. If you plan on reheating, use heavy cream to prevent curdling. 
  • Enjoy over white or brown rice or with veggies on the side.
  • Microwave ovens vary, even with the same wattages. Adjust cooking times as needed.