Description
This dish takes me right back to my grandmother’s kitchen—its aroma would fill the house and draw everyone to the table. Butter chicken, with its velvety tomato-cream sauce and tender spiced chicken, is a comfort meal that feels like a warm hug. Make it once, and it will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into chunks
1 cup plain yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
4 tbsp butter
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce or purée
1 cup heavy cream or coconut cream
Salt, to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, and half the spices. Toss in chicken and marinate for at least 1 hour (or overnight).
Cook Chicken: In a pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Cook chicken until browned. Set aside.
Make Sauce: In the same pan, add remaining butter. Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until golden. Stir in remaining spices and tomato sauce. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Combine: Add cream and return chicken to pan. Simmer for 15–20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
Serve: Garnish with cilantro. Enjoy with rice or naan.
Notes
Rich, creamy, and deeply spiced—this butter chicken is the soul of Indian comfort food.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 430 per serving
- Sugar: 5g per serving
- Fat: 28g per serving
- Saturated Fat: 16g per serving
- Carbohydrates: 10g per serving
- Fiber: 2g per serving
- Protein: 35g per serving