Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Homemade, Traditional, Indian Chicken

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 3h 5m
Cook Time: 20m
Total Time: 25m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (15 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

402
сalories
23,4g
fat
9,8g
carbohydrates
39,8g
protein
193mg
cholesterol
928mg
sodium
Butter Chicken

Recipe Description

Yes, yes and yes again to this Butter Chicken recipe which I serve with some basmati rice and crispy poppadoms for the full Indian experience. If you enjoy cooking from scratch then this recipe will speak to your heart using a whole rainbow of spices like turmeric, garam masala, chili or cayenne, cumin, ginger and garlic for the chicken marinade and butter, tomato paste and thickened cream sauce that gives you the right touch of spice with a little hint of perfection! 

To make Butter Chicken, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Butter Chicken

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare marinade

    2 min
    Step 1 - Butter Chicken

    In a food processor, combine ½ cup of plain yogurt, 1 tablespoon of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons of garam masala, ½ teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper powder, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger, 2 cloves of crushed garlic until smooth.

  2. 2

    Marinate chicken

    3h
    Step 2 - Butter Chicken

    In a large bowl, pour the prepared marinade over 1.5 pounds of chicken pieces and generously coat well. Cover the bowl with some plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 3 hours to overnight to marinate.

  3. 3

    Cook chicken

    3 min
    Step 3 - Butter ChickenStep 3 - Butter Chicken

    In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee, or butter or oil if using. Before adding the chicken to the hot pan, lift the pieces out of the marinade and gently shake off any excess, leaving any remaining marinade in the bowl. Cook in the heat pan for about 3 minutes until white all over.

  4. 4

    Prepare sauce

    20 min
    Step 4 - Butter ChickenStep 4 - Butter Chicken

    Add 1 cup of tomato passata, 1 cup of cream, 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1¼ teaspoons of salt to the pan and lower the heat for about 20 minutes to simmer. Season to taste.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Butter Chicken

    Garnish with sprinkles of coriander or cilantro, if you wish and a portion of basmati or white rice on the side. Enjoy!

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About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (15 reviews)
Bella
June 29, 2024
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Deliciously easy dish!

Grace
October 5, 2023
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This Butter Chicken was a hit at our family dinner. My kids loved it with basmati rice, and it brought back fond memories of our trip to India. The spices were on point, totally nailed it!

Jessica Brown
October 3, 2023
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This Butter Chicken is a total game changer! I made it for the fam last weekend and they couldn't get enough. The spices are lit – it felt like a little trip to India right in my kitchen. Served it with basmati rice and we were all happy campers.

Isabelle77
October 3, 2023
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Yummy!

Lulu
October 1, 2023
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Super tasty dish!

Geraldine Smith
August 25, 2023
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This Butter Chicken recipe is simply superb! I love making it for family gatherings, and it always impresses everyone. The spices are perfectly balanced, and the creamy sauce is heavenly. It reminds me of the first time I tried Indian food, and now I'm proud to recreate it at home with such ease. Just wonderful!

Sandy
July 23, 2023
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Delicious and easy!

JoyfulJenna
April 22, 2023
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Incredible! I made this Butter Chicken for my family and they couldn’t stop raving about it. The spices brought back memories of our last trip to India. I’ll definitely be making this again!

Federico
November 29, 2022
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Delicious and simple! My family loved this Butter Chicken, it brought us together for a great dinner.

Yusuf
January 15, 2022
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Superb flavor explosion

Emily
November 19, 2021
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Exceptional!

Daisy
May 18, 2021
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So great meal! My husband loved it, and it made me feel proud serving such a flavorful dish on our dinner table. Will definetely make it again!

Ian
March 14, 2021
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I tried this Butter Chicken last weekend for date night! My wife loved it! The spices really take you on a trip to India. So easy to make and super tasty with rice and poppadoms.

Yasmin
March 1, 2021
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Delicious, easy, superb!

Athina
May 11, 2020
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So delicious chicken!

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