The Better Butter Chicken

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 5
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 (19 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 whole rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin removed and meat cut up
• 1/3 cup light cream (5%)
• 1/4 cup light sour cream or 1/4 cup light plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• hot cooked basmati rice (optional)

Recipe

• 1 melt butter in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add onions and garlic; cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are tender - about five minutes.
• 2 add gingerroot, chili powder, turmeric and cinnamon; cook one more minute.
• 3 add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 4 add cut-up chicken, cream and sour cream; simmer, uncovered, for five more minutes.
• 5 remove from heat and stir in cilantro; serve over hot basmati rice, if desired.