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Butter ChickenEveryone loves butter chicken. Succulent chicken in a sweet creamy sauce served on fluffy white rice with garlic naans. Who needs a takeaway?

Ingredients2 C long grain rice4 Tbsp butter500g chicken breast, chopped1 onion, diced2 cloves garlic, crushed1 Tbsp garam masala1 Tbsp fresh ginger, grated1 tsp chilli powder1 tsp ground cumin1 can diced tomatoes300 ml heavy creamsalt and pepper2 garlic naans

Directions1. Cook rice according to the instructions on the packet.

2. In a saucepan, heat 2 Tbsp butter over high heat and brown the chicken pieces. Set aside.

3. Heat another 2 Tbsp butter in the saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Add in the garam masala, ginger, chilli powder and cumin. Stir for 1 minute. Add diced tomatoes and gently simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add cream and chicken to pan and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is cooked. Season well.

5. Warm naan bread under the grill and serve alongside curry and rice.

YIELD: 4 servings

TOTAL TIME: 40 mins

LEVEL: easy