Description
Butter chicken is a creamy, rich dish that captures the essence of Indian cuisine. This delightful recipe features tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices and simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family meal, serve it with naan or basmati rice for an authentic experience that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, garlic paste, ginger paste, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Toss in chicken pieces to coat well. Refrigerate for at least one hour.
- 2. Sauté onions: In a large pan over medium heat, melt ghee. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 3. Cook chicken: Stir in marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- 4. Prepare sauce: Crush canned tomatoes into the pan with the chicken and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes.
- 5. Add cream: Slowly stir in heavy cream until combined and let simmer until thickened.
- 6. Serve: Plate butter chicken with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 145mg