Butter Chicken
A creamy, aromatic Butter Chicken that’s perfect for mopping up with naan or rice, delivering rich flavors and warmth.
- Prep Time: 60 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, coriander, chili powder, and salt for at least 1 hour.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger, sautéing until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides.
- Pour in the tomato sauce, stirring to combine. Let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Slowly pour in the heavy cream, mixing until well combined.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve your butter chicken with warm rice or naan.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight. Pair with rice or naan, and consider adding a side of cucumber salad or raita.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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