Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of this classic Indian dish, Butter Chicken. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, served with rice or naan, is a true delight for the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 teaspoons salt
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- cooked basmati rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Butter Chicken: Melt butter in a skillet, sauté onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, paprika, cinnamon, and salt. Cook briefly. Add marinated chicken, brown on all sides. Pour in tomato sauce, simmer 15 mins. Stir in cream, simmer 10 mins more.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- To increase spiciness, add more chili powder or fresh chili.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus 1 hour marinating)
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
