Mughlai Chicken (Butter Chicken) Recipe

Name: Mughlai Chicken (Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs raw chicken; for the marinade; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1 1/4 cups plain yogurt; for the gravy; 1/3 cup unsalted butter; 1 teaspoon black cumin seeds; 1 1/2 cups tomato puree; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); prepared chicken; 1/3 cup fresh cream; 4 green chilies (sliced); 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (crushed)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs raw chicken
for the marinade
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1 1/4 cups plain yogurt
for the gravy
1/3 cup unsalted butter
1 teaspoon black cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
prepared chicken
1/3 cup fresh cream
4 green chilies (sliced)
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (crushed)

1
For the marinade,mix red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and yogurt together. Marinade is ready.
2
Now mix the raw chicken in the marinade and keep it in the refrigerator overnight.
3
Then roast the marinated chicken in a an oven at 400 F for about 5-10 minutes till it is three fourth done.
4
For the gravy, heat white butter in pan. Add black cumin seeds, tomato puree, sugar, red chilli powder and salt. Mix it well.
5
Now add the prepared chicken, fresh cream, sliced green chillies and crushed fenugreek leaves.
6
Cook till chicken is done.
7
Butter Chicken is ready to eat.
8
Serve hot with rice or naan. (a type of Indian bread avaialable at Trader Joe's).

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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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs raw chicken, for the marinade, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Mughlai Chicken (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.

Mughlai Chicken (Butter Chicken)

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