Thermomix Butter Chicken
Thermomix Butter Chicken is a creamy, aromatic dish that transforms tender chicken into a comforting meal, enveloped in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with spices. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe combines simple ingredients and effortless preparation to deliver restaurant-quality flavors right at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 600g)
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 400g tinned tomatoes (whole or diced)
- 200ml full-fat coconut cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
- In the Thermomix, sauté onion and garlic with ginger on Varoma temperature for about 5 minutes until fragrant.
- Add garam masala, cumin, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Sauté for another minute.
- Pour in tinned tomatoes and blend on speed 6 for 10 seconds until smooth.
- Add chicken pieces and cook at 100°C on reverse speed soft for 15 minutes until tender.
- Stir in coconut cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes at the same temperature.
- Serve hot over rice or with naan bread, garnished with cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 300g
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with chickpeas or tofu. Adjust spices based on personal preference; try adding smoked paprika for a different flavor profile. Ensure to let the dish rest before serving to enhance flavor development.