Butter Chicken Makhani Recipe using Curry Sauce

Prep time: 15 mins; Cook time: 15-20 mins; Serves 4-6

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE BUTTER CHICKEN:

• Boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut in 1" cubes) - 1 1/2 LBs
• Butter - 1 cup
• Heavy cream / half & half (optional) - 1/3 cup
• Cooking oil - 2 Tbsp
• Peeled and chopped garlic - 3-4 cloves
• Salt (as per taste) - 2 to 2.5 tsp
• Flavor Temptations Butter Chicken Sauce (includes garam masala spice pack) - 1
• Chopped cilantro (optional) - 2-3 stems

STEPS TO MAKE BUTTER CHICKEN MAKHANI WITH CURRY SAUCE:

1. In a small bowl, mix together chicken cubes, oil, garlic, 1/2 to 1 tsp salt coating chicken pieces evenly. Cover for 30 minutes.
2. In a pan, melt butter, brown chicken pieces on medium heat until chicken is not pink on the inside. 
3. Combine sauce, heavy cream, 1 to 1 1/2 tsp salt in a saucepan. Cook covered on medium heat until well blended.
4. Add the garam masala powder spice packet included with Butter Chicken Sauce.
5. Add chicken pieces and simmer on low heat until chicken is well cooked and reaches 165 deg internal temperature. Add a little water if sauce gets too thick.
6. Garnish with chopped cilantro(optional)

SERVING SUGGESTIONS FOR BUTTER CHICKEN:

Serve hot over bed of long-grained or naan bread

If you want to cook Butter Chicken from scratch, try Butter Chicken Recipe with Spice Mix