Description
Indulge in the rich and aromatic flavors of this authentic Indian Butter Chicken recipe. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a creamy, spiced tomato sauce, topped with fresh cilantro. Perfect served with naan or basmati rice.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon sugar (optional)
- fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the Chicken: Sear marinated chicken in butter and oil until browned. Set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, cook onion, spices, and tomato puree. Add cream, garam masala, and sugar. Simmer, then add chicken back to the pan.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, grill or bake the marinated chicken before adding it to the sauce.
- Adjust chili powder to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes plus marinating time
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 940 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 180 mg
