Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of Butter Chicken, a classic Indian dish that’s sure to impress. Tender chicken marinated in a flavorful yogurt blend, simmered in a luscious tomato and cream sauce, and finished with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1½ teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1½ teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- additional salt to taste
- chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat butter and oil in a skillet. Cook onion until soft, then add coriander and paprika. Add marinated chicken, cook until browned. Stir in tomato sauce and sugar, simmer.
- Finish the Dish: Lower heat, pour in cream, simmer until thick. Season with salt, garnish with cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for cream and use dairy-free yogurt.
- Add a pinch of fenugreek (kasuri methi) for authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1¼ cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
