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Ingredients

4 portion(s)

butter chicken sauce

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam marsala
  • 1 pinch Ground Chilli, (add more or less to taste)
  • 500 grams chicken breast or thigh fillets, cubed
  • 1 onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves of garlic, (or 3 tsp crushed garlic)
  • 25 grams Butter
  • 100 grams tomato paste
  • 250 grams cream, (add more or less to taste)
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    15min
    Preparation 2min
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      For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.
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  1. Step 1. Mix the spices together in a mixing bowl then add cubed chicken meat, toss to coat, and set aside.

    Step 2. Add onion and garlic to TM bowl and chop 5 sec, speed 7. Scrape down sides of bowl.

    Step 3. Add butter and saute 3 mins, 100 deg, speed 1.

    Step 4. Insert butterfly. Add chicken and saute for 5 mins, 100 deg, Counter-clockwise operation speed 1.

    Step 5. Add tomato paste and cream and simmer gently for 5 mins, 100 deg, Counter-clockwise operation speed 1, with the simmering basket on the top to stop the sauce from splashing.
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  • Omg, I've been cooking this recipe of years and...

    Submitted by allymay88 on 28. November 2023 - 11:07.

    Omg, I've been cooking this recipe of years and the kids love it! It's out go to at least once a fortnight!

    Last night I substituted the cream for Coconut Cream and wow . Delicious and adds so much more flavor! Definitely will be cooking it this way from now on. Huge hit with the kids too which is a win win!☺️

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  • Very quick and easy. ...

    Submitted by Bhornby on 6. January 2022 - 19:41.

    Very quick and easy.
    This will be a go to butter chicken, despite having tried many other thermomix recipes.



    Added 20g extra tomato paste because it was the last of a batch that I wanted to use up- and an extra clove or garlic because it was the last of a bulb.
    I omitted the chilli for my 4 and 1 year old. They didn't complain at all about the food tonight. That's a win. Even my snobby hubby enjoyed it. He said it didn' t taste authentic, but it as still nice.

    served it's rice and garlic naan. Will attempt to add veg of some sort as a side next time.

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  • abf284:add chicken reverse speed 1. She forgot to...

    Submitted by chippa on 31. May 2021 - 18:19.

    abf284:add chicken reverse speed 1. She forgot to put in a full stop. Then step 5 add tomatoe paste etc
    Also would like to add this is my favorite recipe and it is also suitable for Keto and LCHF.

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  • Jodes130681: thank you!

    Submitted by abf284 on 29. April 2020 - 13:02.

    Jodes130681: thank you!

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  • abf284:...

    Submitted by Jodes130681 on 28. April 2020 - 10:39.

    abf284:
    it should say 'set speed to 1. Step 5: add tomato.








    1. Mix the spices together in a mixing bowl then add cubed chicken meat, toss to coat, and set aside.



    2. Add onion and garlic to TM bowl and chop 5 sec, speed 7. Scrape down sides of bowl.



    3. Add butter and saute 3 mins, 100 deg, speed 1.



    4. Insert butterfly. Add chicken and saute for 5 mins, 100 deg, speed 1



    5. Add tomato paste and cream and simmer gently for 5 mins, 100 deg, speed 1, with the simmering basket on the top to stop the sauce from splashing.

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  • I might be reading this wrong but after adding the...

    Submitted by abf284 on 27. April 2020 - 13:44.

    I might be reading this wrong but after adding the chicken it says to set machine to speed 15? Can someone clarify for me please?

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  • Love this so much! I don't wash the bowl after I'm...

    Submitted by Melilicious on 26. July 2019 - 17:36.

    Love this so much! I don't wash the bowl after I'm finished then cook the rice. 1l water, 350g Jasmine rice in the steaming bowl, stirred. 25 minutes, 100 degrees, speed 4. Oh. So m delicious

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  • Great recipe for a beginner because it is quick...

    Submitted by Kirrilly on 2. March 2018 - 01:49.

    Great recipe for a beginner because it is quick and simple.

    I’ll keep it for a Panic Night meal when I need something quick.

    I used 1 kilo of chicken and added a carrot and half a zucchini. Still heaps of sauce.

    Find me at Kirls Thermo Updates (Facebook & Instagram)

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  • This was very nice. I also added a small amount of...

    Submitted by KFO77 on 5. February 2018 - 19:13.

    This was very nice. I also added a small amount of sugar to make it more like our local Indian restaurant. Quick and easy midweek meal!

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  • Jodes130681: Mine is never as orange as the...

    Submitted by cbeer on 8. November 2017 - 13:18.

    Jodes130681: Mine is never as orange as the picture, but tastes amazing!!

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  • I seriously LOVE this recipe!...

    Submitted by cbeer on 8. November 2017 - 13:17.

    I seriously LOVE this recipe!
    It has very quickly become a family staple. When it's just my partner and I, I make it spicier by adding a little more chilli, but the kids love it as it is.
    We have it at least weekly, I'd have it more if I could get away with it!! So easy compared to other recipies with an ingredient list a mile long, and the taste is awesome! Love, love, love it!

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  • A deliciously quick version to a much loved...

    Submitted by AnitaLeach on 16. August 2017 - 19:09.

    A deliciously quick version to a much loved favourite. Had to cook for an extra 3 minutes, but perhaps I left my chicken a tad chunky.

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  • Very good! I'm wondering why mine turned out...

    Submitted by Jodes130681 on 23. July 2017 - 08:45.

    Very good! I'm wondering why mine turned out yellow instead of orange though?

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  • Just right....

    Submitted by Fiona Baldwin on 14. July 2017 - 18:38.

    Just right.
    This is a very tasty Butter Chicken recipe. The spices were just rigjt and not too hot I made my own Garma Masala from the BCB will definitely be maki g this again

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  • Made this tonight for the first time So quick so...

    Submitted by _steph86_ on 21. May 2017 - 20:44.

    Made this tonight for the first time. So quick, so easy and so delicious! Didn't have enough tomato paste, but it still turned out ok. Husband is taking some for lunch, and eldest daughter is wanting more for dinner tomorrow night!

    Will be making this again for sure!!

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  • I added 1 cube of palm sugar and cooked a little...

    Submitted by bernie13 on 19. May 2017 - 17:52.

    I added 1 cube of palm sugar and cooked a little longer. Also agree that the longer it sits before serving the better it is. Very easy and very close to what I buy for takeaway, much cheaper too. Thanks

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  • Was yummy, but not the best butter chicken around....

    Submitted by LisadayleTM5 on 19. March 2017 - 14:27.

    Was yummy, but not the best butter chicken around. Instead of using cream, I used coconut cream and nutlex butter for df meal.

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  • Jen2604: The ginger you could probaby get away...

    Submitted by geggs07 on 15. March 2017 - 18:55.

    Jen2604: The ginger you could probaby get away without but the garam masala is a must!

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  • This recipe is amazing! It really does get better...

    Submitted by geggs07 on 15. March 2017 - 18:53.

    This recipe is amazing! It really does get better the longer it stands. I put it in the thermoserve for a while as I prepared everything which made it great but then I had some of the leftovers the next day and it was even better again! Wow. Never having store bought butter chicken ever again.

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  • I don't have any garam masala or ginger. Should I...

    Submitted by Jen2604 on 7. March 2017 - 13:38.

    I don't have any garam masala or ginger. Should I attempt to make it anyway or without those ingredients it would be no good?

    Thanks

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  • Halve the amount of cinnamon. It overpowers other...

    Submitted by Littlewifey1 on 15. January 2017 - 21:43.

    Halve the amount of cinnamon. It overpowers other flavours.

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  • Seriously quick and yummy! Next time I'll...

    Submitted by meeegan191 on 5. January 2017 - 21:05.

    Seriously quick and yummy! Next time I'll definitely use a lot less cream though as it came out super runny for us. Thanks for a great recipe! tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • the BEST butter chicken I've ever had. + only...

    Submitted by beckymcc on 4. January 2017 - 20:26.

    the BEST butter chicken I've ever had. + only takes 15 minutes. This is our go to thermie dinner. love it!

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  • Rich in flavor and super easy

    Submitted by thermosaurus on 21. November 2016 - 00:31.

    Rich in flavor and super easy to make. so far my favorite butter chicken in the thermomix. I love that i can marinade the chicken in the morning and just whack it all in before dinner.  Delicious

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  • My first Butter Chicken in my

    Submitted by Clanwillow on 4. November 2016 - 22:48.

    My first Butter Chicken in my Thermie, so easy absolutely loved it. Thanks for a quick meal.

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  • My first Butter Chicken in my

    Submitted by Clanwillow on 4. November 2016 - 22:46.

    My first Butter Chicken in my Thermie, so easy absolutely loved it. Thanks for a quick meal.

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  • Lovely recipe made this for a

    Submitted by chippa on 1. November 2016 - 13:32.

    Lovely recipe made this for a work party was a huge hit. Now I have to bring it everytime. Suits me so quick and easy to make. Thankyou

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  • Really great flavour - used

    Submitted by jeffnshell on 14. September 2016 - 20:15.

    Really great flavour - used less cream only because I found most recipes on recipe community are too runny for personal preference.  Definitely a family favourite and will be cooking again - thankyou  tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • great flavour

    Submitted by louise16 on 4. September 2016 - 18:28.

    great flavour

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  • Made this tonight with

    Submitted by pippdee_thermonewbie on 21. August 2016 - 22:40.

    Made this tonight with Basmati rice and Naan bread. So delish and super easy, hubby loved it too! Thanks! 

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  • Loved this, very easy and

    Submitted by NatalieKing on 18. August 2016 - 21:45.

    Loved this, very easy and quick I did adjust cooking time to 10mins last step..

    thanku for sharing

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  • This was delicious Nice and

    Submitted by tash74 on 7. August 2016 - 10:22.

    This was delicious Nice and easy and quick Great recipe 

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  • Tasted delicious. I didn't

    Submitted by All Thermomixed Up on 4. August 2016 - 21:51.

    Tasted delicious. I didn't add chilli though as my kidlets won't touch anything hot. I also cooked for 10 minutes in that last step as it was still really raw prior to last step. Didn't think 5 mins would cook it enough and my cubes were small. Thankyou for the recipe.  tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • Such a simple and quick

    Submitted by Sarah F on 1. August 2016 - 21:58.

    Such a simple and quick dinner. Will definitely be adding to our regular meals list.

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  • Yummy awesome recipe. Made

    Submitted by musictherapy_au on 27. July 2016 - 20:44.

    Yummy awesome recipe. Made this tonight. Very tasty. Even my 7 year old gobbled it! Definitely will be a regular here. Thanks.

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  • Delicious thank you I added

    Submitted by Amrie on 2. July 2016 - 19:44.

    Delicious thank you I added tomato sauce instead of paste (didn't have any) and added some veg stock.

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  • Love this for a easy week

    Submitted by Allegro16 on 25. June 2016 - 19:00.

    Love this for a easy week night curry. Used coconut milk as didn't have cream and it came out great.

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  • Tasty and very easy, I used a

    Submitted by Melinda Hutchison on 23. June 2016 - 20:54.

    Tasty and very easy, I used a 1/4 teaspoon chilli powder...

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  • I added a bit more chilli,

    Submitted by Aussielee on 6. June 2016 - 22:14.

    I added a bit more chilli, but other than that it was great.  Thanks!

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  • So quick and easy , the kids

    Submitted by emdl on 5. June 2016 - 18:32.

    So quick and easy , the kids love this . My go to for butter chicken

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  • Easy recipe and tasty but I

    Submitted by alhgibson on 23. May 2016 - 19:33.

    Easy recipe and tasty but I did add quite a bit more than a pinch of chilli powder without the flavour being compromised.

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  • Really nice recipe. On

    Submitted by Katrina1970 on 16. May 2016 - 07:55.

    Really nice recipe. On weekend i have left over BBQ Chicken so i add it to recipe when it says to add chicken but only cook 4 2 minutes instead of the recommended time with tne breast or thigh chicken suggested. Thanx 4 the quick recipe

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  • It stops the sauce from

    Submitted by Live-Love-Laugh-Eat-Repeat on 14. May 2016 - 17:30.

    It stops the sauce from splashing/spitting as it gets hot, that's all tmrc_emoticons.)

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  • This recipe is great, thanks.

    Submitted by gingerchef_jess on 10. May 2016 - 11:07.

    This recipe is great, thanks. Will make this again.

    Jess

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  • May i ask what is the reason

    Submitted by Hillbillyinn on 6. May 2016 - 09:31.

    May i ask what is the reason for having the simmering basket on the top ? 

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  • This is the best butter

    Submitted by racky1 on 5. May 2016 - 22:58.

    This is the best butter chicken I have ever had, much better than the one from EDC in my opinion!

    Thanks for a great recipe

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  • Cooked this recipe last night

    Submitted by Mgoodlad on 30. April 2016 - 10:22.

    Cooked this recipe last night for friends. A winner. Quick,easy and delicious. Thank you

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