Butter Chicken Recipe
This homemade Butter Chicken is savory and full of flavorful spices like garam masala, turmeric, and coriander, making it a delicious Indian dish that’s sure to impress.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes (1 can)
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 cup plain yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine chicken with marinade ingredients and marinate for 30 minutes or overnight.
- Brown the chicken: Brown marinated chicken in oil on both sides, then set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: Cook onions, ginger, garlic, and spices. Add chicken broth, tomatoes, sugar, and simmer. Stir in cream.
- Serve: Discard cinnamon stick, top with cilantro, and serve over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 444
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 465mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 167mg
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