5 from 4 votes
Butter Chicken
If you've never had butter chicken, you're in for a treat! This classic Indian dish takes chicken thighs and simmers them in a creamy tomato sauce packed with spices until the chicken is irresistibly tender. Serve over steamed jasmine rice with some warm naan bread!
Prep Time
1 hr 10 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
Servings:
4
people
Calories:
565 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces, boneless skinless
- 1/2 cup yogurt plain, whole-milk
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons Coriander
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 teaspoons ginger minced, fresh
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium-sized bowl, add the yogurt, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt, garlic, ginger, and lemon juice.
- Add the chicken pieces to a large sealable ziplock bag. Add the marinade to the bag and massage the marinade into the chicken. Marinate for 1-3 hours.
- Add 2 tablespoons of oil to a pan and cook your chicken over high heat. Cook until it has some browning and is cooked through. Do not overcook it because it will continue to cook in the sauce. Set aside.
- In a saucepan over medium-high heat add the tomato paste and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it darkens. Add the tomato sauce, heavy cream, butter, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and cook for 3-5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Add the chicken to the sauce and mix to combine.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with jasmine rice and naan bread.
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Notes
- Originally posted on August 17, 2020
- Updated on June 17, 2023
Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
565kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
21g
(7%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
247mg
(82%)
Sodium
1614mg
(67%)
Potassium
1090mg
(23%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
13g
(26%)
Vitamin A
1372IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
19mg
(21%)
Calcium
159mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 565
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 565kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 247mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 1614mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 1090mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 13g | 26% |
| Vitamin A | 1372IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 19mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 159mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.