New Zealand Style Butter Chicken – One of Our Best Comfort Food Recipes Ever
This cozy New Zealand style butter chicken brings all the creamy, tomatoey goodness you want from comfort food. It’s the kind of dish that wraps you in a warm hug after a long day. If you’re looking for new chicken recipes, especially one that doubles as a healthy comfort food recipe and an easy butter chicken recipe, you’re in for a treat. This is one of those New Recipes that feels both exciting and familiar, and if you’ve ever had a thing for comfort chicken recipes or even been curious about a New York style pizza dough recipe (trust me, it pairs well!), this one hits every note.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 500g boneless chicken thighs, chopped
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1/2 cup cream (or coconut cream)
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until soft and golden.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the spices: garam masala, coriander, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Let them bloom for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
- Mix in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the cream and water. Add sugar. Stir and simmer for 15–20 minutes until thickened.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or naan.