Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this Authentic Butter Chicken Recipe, a classic Indian dish that is sure to impress your taste buds. Tender marinated chicken cooked in a luscious tomato-based sauce infused with aromatic spices, this dish is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 ½ cups tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground fenugreek (kasuri methi)
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken, coat, and marinate.
- Cook Chicken: Brown marinated chicken in butter and oil. Set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Cook onion, garlic, ginger, tomato paste. Add tomato puree, simmer. Add cream, sugar, fenugreek, and butter.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to the pan, simmer until cooked through. Garnish with cilantro.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, grill the marinated chicken before adding to the sauce.
- If desired, add water or chicken broth for a thinner sauce.
- Serve with basmati rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
