Electric Skillet Butter Chicken

5 from 2 votes

Electric Skillet Butter Chicken

If you've never tried electric skillet butter chicken, you're in for an explosion of flavor that combines fragrant Indian spices with a rich, buttery sauce.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Indian

Diet: Gluten Free

Servings:

Calories: 802kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Electric Skillet

Ingredients

For the Butter Chicken

1 ½ pounds chicken breast diced
2 tablespoons garlic chopped
1 cup coconut milk
2 teaspoons Garam Masala
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ginger powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ cup butter
1 cup onion diced
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup tomato paste
2 tablespoons cilantro chopped (garnish)
salt and pepper

For the Rice

1 cup white rice
2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions

Add rice, 2 cups of water, butter and salt to the electric skillet. Heat it to 375ºF. When it starts boiling, lower to 200ºF and cook for 10-14 minutes, covered (until all of the water has been absorbed). Remove from skillet and reserve.
1 cup white rice, 2 cups water, 1 tablespoon butter, ½ teaspoon salt
Season the chicken with garlic, salt and pepper. In a bowl, whisk the coconut milk with the spices and set aside.
1 ½ pounds chicken breast, 2 tablespoons garlic, 1 cup coconut milk, 2 teaspoons Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1 teaspoon ginger powder
Heat the electric skillet to 375ºF and add the vegetable oil. Sauté the chicken pieces until golden on each side and cooked through (about 10 minutes).
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Add the butter, onions, broth and tomato paste. Mix everything together. Cook with the lid on for 2 minutes.
½ cup butter, 1 cup onion, ¾ cup chicken broth, ½ cup tomato paste
Add the coconut milk with spices. Cook until thickened (around 5 more minutes).
Season to taste. Serve over rice and top with chopped cilantro.
2 tablespoons cilantro

Notes

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
Reheating: You can reheat it in the electric skillet over medium heat or in a pot on the stove.

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