Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken) Recipe

Name: Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 teaspoons tandoori masala; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; salt, to taste; ½ cup Greek yogurt; 2 teaspoons garam masala; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 pinch black pepper; 1 teaspoon tandoori masala; salt, to taste; cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 12 lbs chicken, boneless skinless thighs; 2 tablespoons ghee; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 1 clove; 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated; 1 garlic clove, minced; 14 ounces tomato puree; 1 Thai green chili, or to taste, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; ¼ cup Greek yogurt; ¼ cup milk

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons tandoori masala
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt, to taste
½ cup Greek yogurt
2 teaspoons garam masala
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 pinch black pepper
1 teaspoon tandoori masala
salt, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 12 lbs chicken, boneless skinless thighs
2 tablespoons ghee
1 large onion, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 clove
1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated
1 garlic clove, minced
14 ounces tomato puree
1 Thai green chili, or to taste, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup Greek yogurt
¼ cup milk
3 sprigs cilantro, finely chopped

1
Cut chicken into chunks.
2
In a bowl, add the chicken and all of the marinade ingredients.
3
Mix well and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
4
In a medium size pan, melt the ghee over medium heat.
5
Add in the onion, stir, and cover for 4-5 minutes.
6
Add the chicken and marinade to the pan and cook, uncovered, for 4-5 minutes.
7
Chicken will not brown or whiten very much, this is ok.
8
Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and clove, and fry for 1 minute.
9
Add the ginger and garlic, and fry for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
10
Add the green chili and tomato puree, and mix well.
11
Add all of the spice mix and mix well.
12
Allow the curry to come to a boil and then lower the heat and let simmer for 10 minutes till most of the juice from the tomatoes evaporates.
13
Add the dried fenugreek leaves and allow it to cook for another 2 minutes.
14
Stir in the butter until it melts.
15
Stir in the yogurt and milk until desired consistency is reached.
16
Garnish with cilantro and serve.

325

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Protein

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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.

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 31 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon ginger, freshly grated, 1 garlic clove, minced, 2 teaspoons tandoori masala, and more.

Yes, Murgh Makhani (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.

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Murgh Makhani (Butter Chicken)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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