Butter Chicken | Creamy, Aromatic & Simple
Indulge in this creamy Butter Chicken, a dish that wraps tender chicken in a spiced tomato sauce that will leave your taste buds dancing.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- Salt to taste
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) whole tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces. In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Sauté diced onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in canned tomatoes with juices. Simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Use an immersion blender to blend the sauce until smooth.
- Stir in heavy cream until well combined. Add the marinated chicken and cook for another 10 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Transfer to plates or bowls and drizzle with extra cream if desired. Serve with basmati rice or warm naan bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: - For a dairy-free option, substitute coconut milk for heavy cream. - Boost nutrition by adding spinach during the last few minutes of cooking.