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Butter Chicken (Indian Murgh Makhani)

A creamy, aromatic Indian classic with tender chicken pieces in a rich, buttery tomato sauce - perfect for beginners to Indian cuisine!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 908 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 5 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons PLAIN yogurt unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Butter Chicken Sauce
  • 3 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1⅔ cup unsweetened coconut cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste optional
For Serving
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

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  1. Grate the garlic and ginger.
  2. Chop the onions.
  3. Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  4. Combine the garlic, ginger, yogurt, garam masala, paprika, coriander powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  5. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat well.
  6. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  7. Heat a pan with the oil.
  8. Pour the chicken and marinade into the pan and brown the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes.
  9. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  10. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan and add the onions.
  11. Cook the onions for 5 minutes on medium heat until golden, stirring occasionally.
  12. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, coconut cream, tomato paste, sugar, salt, paprika, and red curry paste.
  13. Stir and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
  14. Add the chicken back in the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  15. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  16. Serve with white rice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 908kcal (45%) Carbohydrates 67g (22%) Protein 32g (64%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 45g (225%) Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 140mg (47%) Sodium 1445mg (60%) Potassium 960mg (27%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 1276IU (26%) Vitamin C 13mg (14%) Calcium 96mg (10%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 908

% Daily Value*

Calories 908kcal 45%
Carbohydrates 67g 22%
Protein 32g 64%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 45g 225%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 140mg 47%
Sodium 1445mg 60%
Potassium 960mg 20%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 1276IU 26%
Vitamin C 13mg 14%
Calcium 96mg 10%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.