Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 700 g roasting chickens (with bones cut into eight pieces); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; salt; 12 kg curds; 100 g white butter; ½ teaspoon black cumin seeds; 12 kg tomatoes, pureed (i usually use 1 kg for extra gravy n also increase amount of butter n cream); ½ teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; salt; 75 g white butter; 100 g fresh cream; 4 sliced green chilies; ½ teaspoon crushed fenugreek leaves

Servings: persons

700 g roasting chickens (with bones cut into eight pieces)
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
salt
12 kg curds
100 g white butter
½ teaspoon black cumin seeds
12 kg tomatoes, pureed (i usually use 1 kg for extra gravy n also increase amount of butter n cream)
½ teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon red chili powder
salt
75 g white butter
100 g fresh cream
4 sliced green chilies
½ teaspoon crushed fenugreek leaves

1
For the marinade,mix red chili powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and curd together.
2
Marinade is ready.
3
Now mix the raw chicken in the marinade and keep it in the refrigerator overnight.
4
Then roast the marinated chicken in a tandoor or an oven for about 5-10 minutes till it is three fourth done.
5
For the gravy, heat white butter (100gms) in pan.
6
Add black cumin seeds, tomato puree, sugar, red chili powder and salt.
7
Mix it well.
8
Now add the prepared chicken, white butter(75 gms), fresh cream, sliced green chillies and crushed fenugreek leaves.
9
Cook till chicken is done.
10
Butter Chicken is ready to eat.
11
Serve hot with rice or naan.

1235

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 700 g roasting chickens (with bones cut into eight pieces), 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, salt, 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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