Easy Butter Chicken and Saffron Rice (with Dairy-Free option)

Name: Easy Butter Chicken and Saffron Rice (with Dairy-Free option)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 11 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs ( or breast. Cut in 3 inch pieces); 1 tablespoon ghee or light olive oil (or vegetable oil); 2 tablespoons ginger and garlic paste (: 1 inch ginger, 6 cloves garlic, pulsed/grated); 14 oz. diced tomatoes (: 1 can pureed, OR 3-4 ripe Roma tomatoes, pureed); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder; 2 teaspoons Paprika; 2-3 teaspoons Garam Masala (depending on your spice preferences); 1 tablespoon Coriander Powder; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (OR, Full-Fat Coconut milk for dairy Free option); 1-2 teaspoons sugar (optional); 2-3 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro; Here is the detailed recipe for Saffron Rice

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:6min

This Easy Butter Chicken with Saffron Rice is a one-pot wonder made entirely in the instant pot! Tender and juicy chicken is cooked in a creamy, butter tomato sauce and served with an aromatic saffron flavored basmati rice.

Updated at: Tue, 18 Jan 2022 15:48:22 GMT