Butter Chicken: Discover the Secret to a Creamy Delight!
Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy Indian dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a spiced tomato sauce, perfect for serving with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, and spices for at least 1 hour.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another minute.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Add tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the chili powder.
- Can substitute chicken with paneer for a vegetarian option.
- Best served fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg