indian
Butter Chicken
Learn to make a rich and creamy butter chicken with this easy recipe. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min
Ingredients
Serves5
Butter Chicken
- 1.25 cup plain yogurt (for marinade)
- 1.25 tbsp Lemon Juice (fresh)
- 2.5 tsp Ground Turmeric
- 3.75 tsp Garam masala (divided for marinade and sauce)
- 2.5 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2.5 tbsp Butter
- 1.25 large Onion (finely chopped)
- 1.25 cup Heavy Cream
- 0.3125 cup fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, 2 teaspoons garam masala, and minced garlic. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight for best flavor. - 2
Sear the Chicken
Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken in batches until browned. Set aside. - 3
Cook the Sauce
In the same skillet, melt butter and cook onion until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and spices. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes. - 4
Combine Chicken and Sauce
Add seared chicken back to the skillet. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes until chicken is cooked through. - 5
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with naan or rice.
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