Butter Chicken (Indian)
Experience the rich, creamy delight of Butter Chicken with tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato sauce. This dish is a comforting classic that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, minced
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine yogurt, minced garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken pieces and let marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in batches and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 6-8 minutes). Transfer cooked chicken to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté diced onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Stir in tomato puree along with remaining spices (cumin powder and extra garam masala).
- Lower the heat and pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Return the cooked chicken to the sauce and let simmer on low heat for another few minutes to meld flavors.
- Plate your aromatic Butter Chicken with fluffy rice or warm naan on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 240g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: - For deeper flavor, marinate chicken overnight. - Feel free to customize by adding vegetables like spinach or bell peppers for extra nutrition.