Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Classic) - Easy Chicken Recipes
This rich and creamy butter chicken recipe is a classic Indian dish made with tender chicken in a velvety tomato-based sauce.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1.5 cups tomato puree
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, ginger garlic paste, and salt.
- Mix well and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Heat butter and oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
- Stir in tomato puree, chili powder, garam masala, cumin powder, and salt. Cook until oil separates.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is fully cooked (10-15 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and dried fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with naan or rice.