Best 7 Heinz Butter Chicken Recipes

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Butter chicken, a delectable dish originating from the vibrant culinary tapestry of India, has captivated taste buds worldwide with its tantalizing flavors and rich, creamy texture. This beloved dish, often served alongside fragrant basmati rice or warm, fluffy naan bread, has become a staple in many households and restaurants alike. As you embark on your culinary journey to recreate this iconic dish, let us guide you through the essential elements and techniques required to achieve the perfect balance of spices, herbs, and succulent chicken. In this comprehensive guide, we will unveil the secrets to crafting an authentic and flavorful butter chicken that will leave your loved ones craving more.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

HEINZ® BUTTER CHICKEN



Heinz® Butter Chicken image

In this classic Indian-inspired recipe, tender chunks of chicken simmer in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce; serve over fragrant basmati rice and top with fresh coriander.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Heinzitup.com

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Heinz Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup drained, canned stewed tomatoes
¾ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
⅔ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup light cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Hot cooked basmati or long grain rice
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken of any fat and cut into chunks. Heat half of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and brown all over. Transfer the browned meat to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, curry paste, ginger and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ketchup, yogurt, cream, chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated on the plate.
  • Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in the remaining butter, lime juice and lime zest just before serving. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with chopped coriander (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

This simplified version of the Indian classic combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of aromatic spices all in one pot to make a flavorful dinner that's just as good as the version you'll get at restaurants - only way easier to make. Serve it over rice with a bit of cilantro to balance the heat and dinner is done.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
½ teaspoon turmeric
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ½ cups yellow onion, diced
3 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cinnamon, 3 inch (8 cm) stick
14 oz tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
rice, for serving
fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the teaspoon of turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
  • Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the last 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 74 grams, Sugar 8 grams

SIMPLE 3 STEP SLOW COOKER TANGY CHICKEN WITH HEINZ 57 SAUCE



Simple 3 Step Slow Cooker Tangy Chicken With Heinz 57 Sauce image

Make and share this Simple 3 Step Slow Cooker Tangy Chicken With Heinz 57 Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by weekend cooker

Categories     Chicken

Time 5h15m

Yield 1 meal, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 large roasting chicken, quartered
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Heinz 57 steak sauce
1 (15 ounce) can steweed tomatoes

Steps:

  • Wash, and dry chicken quarters with paper towels and place in large slow cooker.
  • In a large saucepan, combine butter, 57 sauce, and stewed tomatoes. Heat just until butter melts, and ingredients mix well. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover aand cook on low for 5-6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.6, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 10.3, Cholesterol 122.2, Sodium 155.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.1

HEINZ® BUTTER CHICKEN



Heinz® Butter Chicken image

In this classic Indian-inspired recipe, tender chunks of chicken simmer in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce; serve over fragrant basmati rice and top with fresh coriander.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Heinzitup.com

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Heinz Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup drained, canned stewed tomatoes
¾ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
⅔ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup light cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Hot cooked basmati or long grain rice
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken of any fat and cut into chunks. Heat half of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and brown all over. Transfer the browned meat to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, curry paste, ginger and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ketchup, yogurt, cream, chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated on the plate.
  • Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in the remaining butter, lime juice and lime zest just before serving. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with chopped coriander (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HEINZ® BUTTER CHICKEN



Heinz® Butter Chicken image

In this classic Indian-inspired recipe, tender chunks of chicken simmer in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce; serve over fragrant basmati rice and top with fresh coriander.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Heinzitup.com

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Heinz Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup drained, canned stewed tomatoes
¾ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
⅔ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup light cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Hot cooked basmati or long grain rice
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken of any fat and cut into chunks. Heat half of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and brown all over. Transfer the browned meat to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, curry paste, ginger and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ketchup, yogurt, cream, chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated on the plate.
  • Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in the remaining butter, lime juice and lime zest just before serving. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with chopped coriander (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HEINZ® BUTTER CHICKEN



Heinz® Butter Chicken image

In this classic Indian-inspired recipe, tender chunks of chicken simmer in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce; serve over fragrant basmati rice and top with fresh coriander.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Heinzitup.com

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Heinz Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup drained, canned stewed tomatoes
¾ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
⅔ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup light cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Hot cooked basmati or long grain rice
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken of any fat and cut into chunks. Heat half of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and brown all over. Transfer the browned meat to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, curry paste, ginger and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ketchup, yogurt, cream, chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated on the plate.
  • Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in the remaining butter, lime juice and lime zest just before serving. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with chopped coriander (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

HEINZ® BUTTER CHICKEN



Heinz® Butter Chicken image

In this classic Indian-inspired recipe, tender chunks of chicken simmer in a creamy, tangy tomato sauce; serve over fragrant basmati rice and top with fresh coriander.

Provided by Heinz

Categories     Heinzitup.com

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Heinz Tomato Paste
2 teaspoons mild curry paste
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup drained, canned stewed tomatoes
¾ cup Heinz Tomato Ketchup
⅔ cup plain yogurt
¼ cup light cream
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
Hot cooked basmati or long grain rice
1 teaspoon Chopped fresh coriander

Steps:

  • Trim the chicken of any fat and cut into chunks. Heat half of the butter in a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in batches and brown all over. Transfer the browned meat to a plate. Reduce the heat to medium.
  • Add the onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste, curry paste, ginger and cinnamon. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in the ketchup, yogurt, cream, chicken pieces and any juices that have accumulated on the plate.
  • Simmer, partially covered and stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes or until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened. Stir in the remaining butter, lime juice and lime zest just before serving. Serve over basmati rice and garnish with chopped coriander (if using).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 633.4 calories, Carbohydrate 91.2 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 27.8 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 511.6 mg, Sugar 4.3 g

Tips:

  • To make the chicken more succulent, marinate it in the yogurt, ginger, garlic, and tikka masala spices for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • Be sure to use a heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven when making the butter chicken sauce. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use whole milk or yogurt instead. However, the sauce will be thinner.
  • Feel free to adjust the amount of spices in the recipe to suit your taste. If you like your food spicy, add more cayenne pepper or chili powder.
  • Serve the butter chicken with basmati rice, naan bread, or your favorite side dish.

Conclusion:

Butter chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is sure to please everyone at your table. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender chicken, it's a perfect meal for any occasion. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give butter chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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