Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Indian Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breast, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes; 1/2 cups Yogurt; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Or Red Pepper Powder; 1 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoons Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds; 1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 Medium Onion, Chopped; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 3 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated; 1/2 Tablespoons Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Or Red Pepper Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Paprika; 1 can (16 Oz. Size) Tomato Puree, Or Crushed Tomatoes; 1/2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Heavy Cream (35% Or Whipping Cream); 1/2 teaspoons Dried Fenugreek Leaves; 1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste; 2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro For Garnish

Servings: persons

1- 1/2 pound Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breast, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes
1/2 cups Yogurt
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated
1 teaspoon Chili Powder Or Red Pepper Powder
1 teaspoon Garam Masala
1/2 teaspoons Salt
1/2 teaspoons Pepper
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
2 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
1- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
1- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 Medium Onion, Chopped
1 teaspoon Turmeric
3 cloves Garlic, Minced
1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated
1/2 Tablespoons Garam Masala
1 teaspoon Chili Powder Or Red Pepper Powder
1/4 teaspoons Paprika
1 can (16 Oz. Size) Tomato Puree, Or Crushed Tomatoes
1/2 cups Water
1/2 cups Heavy Cream (35% Or Whipping Cream)
1/2 teaspoons Dried Fenugreek Leaves
1/2 teaspoons Salt And Pepper, to taste
2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro For Garnish

1
For the chicken and marinade: In a medium bowl, mix chicken, yogurt, garlic, ginger, chili powder, garam masala, and salt and pepper.
2
Cover the bowl and allow it to marinate for 12 hours or overnight in the fridge.
3
Preheat oven to 475 degrees F. Cook chicken for 10 minutes on the middle rack.
4
Turn broiler on high and move chicken to the top rack.
5
Char the top for 23 minutes until the top of the chicken begins to brown or burn slightly.
6
Remove chicken from oven.
7
For the sauce: In a large frying pan or wok, heat the oil over medium high.
8
Add butter and allow it to melt.
9
Add coriander and cumin and cook for about 30 seconds.
10
Add onion, turmeric, garlic and ginger and cook until onion becomes translucent, 23 minutes.
11
Add garam masala, chili powder and paprika, stir until coated and cook for about 40 seconds.
12
Add tomato puree and water and bring sauce to a simmer.
13
If you like your sauce to be smooth rather than chunky, remove from heat at this point.
14
Pour the sauce into your food process and puree until smooth.
15
Pour the puree back into the pan and bring back to a simmer.
16
Add the partially cooked chicken.
17
Turn the heat down to low, cover the pan with a lid and summer for 20 minutes.
18
Stir in the cream and fenugreek leaves and season with salt and pepper.
19
Cook for 23 more minutes.
20
Serve over basmati rice and sprinkle some chopped cilantro on top.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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.
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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1- 1/2 pound Boneless And Skinless Chicken Thighs Or Breast, Cut Into 1-inch Cubes, 1/2 cups Yogurt, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1 Tablespoon Ginger, grated, and more.

Yes, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Butter Chicken

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