Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Boneless Chicken, Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes; 1 whole Lemon Juice; Salt And Red Chili Powder, To Taste; 1 cup Yogurt, Plain; 2 teaspoons Ginger Paste; 2 teaspoons Garlic Paste; 1- 1/2 Tablespoon Tandoori Masala Powder; 3 Tablespoons Butter; 2 whole Cardamom; 1 whole Cinnamon Stick; 2 whole Cloves; 4 whole Ripe Tomatoes; 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 Tablespoon Honey; 1 Tablespoon Dried Fenugreek Leaves; 1 cup, 2-⅔ teaspoons, 78 pinches Thick Cream; Butter And Coriander, For Garnish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Boneless Chicken, Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes
1 whole Lemon Juice
Salt And Red Chili Powder, To Taste
1 cup Yogurt, Plain
2 teaspoons Ginger Paste
2 teaspoons Garlic Paste
1- 1/2 Tablespoon Tandoori Masala Powder
3 Tablespoons Butter
2 whole Cardamom
1 whole Cinnamon Stick
2 whole Cloves
4 whole Ripe Tomatoes
1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1 Tablespoon Honey
1 Tablespoon Dried Fenugreek Leaves
1 cup, 2-⅔ teaspoons, 78 pinches Thick Cream
Butter And Coriander, For Garnish (optional)

1
Marinate the chicken cubes in lemon juice, salt, chili powder, yogurt, ginger, garlic and tandoori powder for at least half an hour.
2
Overnight is best.
3
Preheat the oven to the broil setting.
4
Place the chicken on a baking tray closest to the broiler and grill for at least 10 minutes on each side or until cooked.
5
Allow the chicken to cook until it JUST starts to char.
6
To prepare the gravy, heat and melt the butter over medium heat.
7
Add the the cardamoms, cinnamon sticks and cloves.
8
Stir fry for a minute before adding the tomatoes and tomato paste.
9
Let this simmer on low to medium heat, half covered, for about 15-20 minutes.
10
You will notice the gravy thicken and the oil will form a film on top.
11
If the gravy is too thick, you can add a small amount of water.
12
Add the rest of the ingredients as well as the grilled chicken and simmer for another 15 minutes.
13
Garnish with butter or coriander.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound, 1-23 ounces, weight Boneless Chicken, Cut Into 1 Inch Cubes, 1 whole Lemon Juice, Salt And Red Chili Powder, To Taste, 1 cup Yogurt, Plain, 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.

Butter Chicken

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