Five-Ingredient Butter Chicken

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Yes, you can make butter chicken with just five ingredients! Mix a jar of tomato sauce with cream, add some curry powder, and simmer with chicken pieces until they're cooked through. Serve over rice with naan bread if you're feeling fancy. It's not 100% authentic, but it's 100% delicious!

⏱️ Total Time: 25 minutes

🔨 Difficulty Level: 2/5

👥 Serves: 4

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Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into pieces

• 1 jar (24 oz) tomato sauce

• 1 cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons curry powder

• 4 tablespoons butter

• Salt to taste

• Rice for serving

• Optional: naan bread

Equipment Needed

• Large skillet with lid

• Cutting board

• Sharp knife

• Measuring cups

• Wooden spoon

Instructions

1. Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces.

2. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add chicken, cook until golden (5-7 minutes).

4. Add curry powder, cook 1 minute.

5. Pour in tomato sauce, simmer 10 minutes.

6. Stir in cream, simmer 5 minutes.

7. Season with salt to taste.

8. Serve over rice with naan.

Pro Tips

• Use chicken thighs for more flavor

• Toast curry powder in butter for better flavor

• Simmer sauce longer for deeper flavor

• Add a pinch of sugar if sauce is too acidic

• Great for freezing

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