Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Chicken thigh - 500g; Tomato puree - 425g tin; Natural Greek yoghurt - 125ml; Thickened cream - 250ml; Brown onion - 1/2; Tomato - 1; Beans - 2 handfuls; Red capsicum - 1/2; Cashews - 125g; Chicken stock - 100ml; Lemon juice - 1 tsp; Corn flour - 2 tsp; Crushed garlic - 2 tsp; Butter - 1 tbs; Cinnamon - 2 tsp; Coriander - 2 tsp; Paprika - 2 tsp; Cumin - 1 tsp; Garam masala - 1 tsp; Chilli powder - 1 tsp; Olive oil

Servings: persons

Chicken thigh - 500g
Tomato puree - 425g tin
Natural Greek yoghurt - 125ml
Thickened cream - 250ml
Brown onion - 1/2
Tomato - 1
Beans - 2 handfuls
Red capsicum - 1/2
Cashews - 125g
Chicken stock - 100ml
Lemon juice - 1 tsp
Corn flour - 2 tsp
Crushed garlic - 2 tsp
Butter - 1 tbs
Cinnamon - 2 tsp
Coriander - 2 tsp
Paprika - 2 tsp
Cumin - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1 tsp
Chilli powder - 1 tsp
Olive oil

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Night before:
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1. Dice chicken.
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2. Combine chicken, yoghurt, lemon juice, garlic, chilli powder, cumin and garam masala.
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3. Refridgerate.
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Same day:
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1. Roughly chop tomato, capsicum and beans into large chunks.
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2. Chop onion into large wedges.
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3. Heat butter and oil in a wok over medium/high heat.
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4. Cook the onion until it starts to soften.
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5. Reduce heat to low.
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6. Add chicken and marinade, chicken stock, tomato puree, cashews, beans, tomato, capsicum, flour, paprika, cinnamon, coriander and paprika.
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7. Simmer for 15 mins.
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8. Stir in cream and simmer for 10 mins.
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9. Serve with rice and garlic naan.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Chicken thigh - 500g, Tomato puree - 425g tin, Natural Greek yoghurt - 125ml, Thickened cream - 250ml, and more.

Yes, Butter Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Butter Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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