Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Name: Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 shallot, finely chopped; 1/4 white onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 cup plain yogurt; 1 cup half-and-half; 1 cup tomato puree; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/4 cup water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 shallot, finely chopped
1/4 white onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 cup half-and-half
1 cup tomato puree
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup water

1
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
2
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce.
3
Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

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

You need 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon peanut oil, 1 shallot, finely chopped, 1/4 white onion, chopped, 2 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Chicken Makhani (Indian 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.

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

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