Butter Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
444 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Butter Chicken
Description
This Butter Chicken recipe begins with marinating chicken thighs in a mixture of plain yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, and cumin, imparting tenderness and foundational flavor. Browning the chicken before simmering locks in moisture and adds depth. The sauce is made by sautéing onions in butter, then adding fresh ginger, garlic, and warm spices, including cumin, garam masala, coriander, chili powder, turmeric, and a cinnamon stick for subtle warmth.
Chicken broth and crushed tomatoes form the sauce base, which simmers with the chicken to meld flavors. A touch of sugar balances acidity. Heavy cream stirred in at the end softens the sauce, resulting in a rich, velvety texture coating tender chicken pieces. The finished dish is typically served over rice and garnished with cilantro, providing a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion diced
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt or to taste
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 14 ounces crushed tomatoes 1 can
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Marinade
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 cup PLAIN yogurt
Instructions
- Marinate chicken in the marinade, 30 min or overnight.
- Remove chicken from marinade allowing excess to drip off. Brown chicken in 1 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil until browned on both sides, about 6 minutes. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Melt butter over medium heat, cook onions until tender. Add the ginger, garlic, and spices and cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth, browned chicken, crushed tomatoes and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add cream and cook an additional 5-10 minutes. Discard cinnamon stick.
- Top with cilantro and serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444 | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 465mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 499mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 841IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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