Description
Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, perfect for serving over rice or with naan.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and mix until well coated. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-8 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and simmer for another 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro, over rice or with naan bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of red chili powder or cayenne pepper to the marinade.
- To make it lighter, substitute half of the heavy cream with coconut milk for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg