Authentic Indian Butter Chicken
If you’re searching for a dish that embodies warmth and rich flavor, look no further than this Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe. This creamy, aromatic dish has been a family favorite, perfect for both busy weeknights and special gatherings. The marinated chicken absorbs a medley of spices, resulting in tender bites enveloped in a buttery tomato sauce that’s simply irresistible. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a complete meal that will impress your guests and become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt to create the marinade.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt butter and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in the marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Add tomato puree; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 125mg