Easy New Zealand Butter Chicken (One Pot)
Creamy, quick one pot butter chicken made with tender chicken thighs, warm spices, tomato paste, and cream, served with fluffy rice for an easy New Zealand-style dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner / Main Course
- Method: One Pot / Stovetop
- Cuisine: New Zealand fusion (Indian-inspired)
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 lb (500g) skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2cm pieces
1 tablespoon butter
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 cup cream (single, heavy, or dairy-free alternative)
6 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon tomato sauce (ketchup)
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup long-grain white rice
1 ½ cups water
Instructions
1. Cook the rice
Add rice and water to a small pot.
Bring to medium heat until bubbling.
Reduce to low, cover, and cook for 12 minutes.
Turn off heat and rest for 10 minutes.
Fluff with a fork.
2. Season the chicken
In a bowl, mix chicken with nutmeg, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, and salt. Coat evenly.
3. Cook the chicken
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chicken in a single layer and brown on all sides.
Add crushed garlic and cook 1 more minute.
4. Add tomato base
Stir in tomato paste and ketchup.
Cook for a few minutes until well combined and fragrant.
5. Add cream and simmer
Lower heat.
Pour in cream and stir well.
Simmer for 5 minutes until thick and creamy.
Adjust salt to taste.
6. Serve
Spoon rice into bowls.
Top with butter chicken and plenty of sauce.
Notes
Lower heat before adding cream to prevent splitting.
Chicken thighs give the best tenderness and flavor.
You can add a splash of water if the sauce becomes too thick.
Pairs well with garlic naan or flatbread.
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