Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful taste of Creamy Indian Butter Chicken, a classic dish that blends tender marinated chicken with a luxurious tomato cream sauce. This recipe is a must-try for those craving authentic Indian flavors with a creamy twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
Butter Chicken Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce or pureed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Combine yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon garam masala, cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a skillet, melt butter with olive oil. Sauté onion until golden, then add garlic and ginger. Stir in tomato sauce, garam masala, and simmer. Add cream and cayenne.
- Cook the Chicken: Add marinated chicken to the sauce and cook over medium-low heat for 20 minutes until tender.
- Serve: Garnish with cilantro and enjoy with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or coconut milk instead of heavy cream.
- This dish tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.
- Adjust cayenne pepper to suit your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
