Autumn is the perfect time for entertaining friends and family. Chilly days and cosy evenings call for home cooked comfort food. If you are seeking some inspiration for a dinner party or simply fancy trying a new delicious dish, then why not give our butter chicken and paneer curry recipe a go.

Prep Time: 15 mins            Cook Time: 45 mins             Total Time: 1 hr             Servings: 4 

Ingredients  

• 200g butter, divided  

• 1 onion, diced  

• 2 cloves garlic, diced  

• 1 tin chopped tomatoes  

• 300ml double cream  

• 1/2 teaspoons salt  

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper  

• 1 teaspoon garam masala  

• 950g skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks  

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil  

• 2 tablespoons tandoori masala  

• 200g paneer cheese  

• Optional – fresh coriander for garnish 

Method 

Step 1  

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees C.  

Step 2  

Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, this will take about 15 minutes.

Step 3  

Meanwhile, combine cream, chopped tomatoes, remaining butter, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala in a saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a simmer. 

Step 4  

Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 30 minutes. Stir in caramelized onions.  

Step 5  

While the sauce is simmering, toss chicken with vegetable oil until coated. Season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.

Step 6  

Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the centre, about 12 minutes.  

Step 7  

Add cooked chicken and paneer to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.  

Step 8  

Place into a serving dish, garnish and enjoy!  

This amazing dish is quick to prepare and only takes 45 minutes to cook, leaving you plenty of time to get hostess ready and create a stylish autumnal tablescape for your guests.