Description
Homemade Butter Chicken is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken marinated in spices with a rich, creamy sauce. This recipe fills your kitchen with mouthwatering aromas and captivates your taste buds with its delightful blend of flavors. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this easy-to-make Butter Chicken guarantees everyone will come back for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 1 tsp turmeric
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, ginger paste, minced garlic, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Add chicken pieces and coat well. Marinate for at least one hour or overnight.
- 2. Sauté aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter until bubbly. Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
- 3. Create the sauce: Stir in crushed tomatoes, turmeric, and coriander. Simmer for about ten minutes.
- 4. Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the sauce mixture. Cover and cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until fully cooked.
- 5. Finish with cream: Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional five minutes.
- 6. Serve: Plate the Butter Chicken and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired. Enjoy with basmati rice or naan bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 120mg