Description
Indulge in the creamy and flavorful goodness of Butter Chicken, a classic Indian dish that is sure to please your taste buds. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a rich tomato and cream sauce, this dish is perfect for a cozy night in or to impress guests at a dinner party.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 ½ cups tomato purée
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup water
- Salt to taste
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Sauce: Sauté onions, garlic, ginger, spices, and tomato purée. Simmer until thickened.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken and cook until done. Stir in cream and water, simmer.
- Finish and Serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- Serve with steamed basmati rice or warm naan.
- For a lighter version, use coconut milk or half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Chicken breasts can be substituted for thighs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
