Description
Butter Chicken is a beloved Indian dish that envelops tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for cozy dinners or impressing guests, this recipe balances bold flavors with effortless preparation. Serve it with fluffy naan or fragrant basmati rice for an unforgettable meal that warms both the heart and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala. Add diced chicken and coat well. Refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Sauté aromatics: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for about one minute until fragrant.
- Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown on all sides (about five minutes).
- Add tomato puree: Stir in tomato puree and let it simmer for about ten minutes until thickened.
- Stir in cream: Reduce heat to low and mix in heavy cream. Simmer gently for another five minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Garnish with cilantro if desired and serve with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg