Butter Chicken Recipe (aka Murgh Makhani)
User Reviews
4.9
216 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
558 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Butter Chicken Recipe (aka Murgh Makhani)
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This butter chicken recipe is an Indian curry made with a rich and creamy curry sauce that's smooth as butter with the perfect blend of warming spices.
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Ingredients
FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs chopped into bite sized pieces (chicken breast is good, too)
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder Kashmeri chili powder is traditional, but paprika is good
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup PLAIN yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
FOR THE BUTTER CHICKEN
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided (or use butter or ghee)
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red pepper chopped (I used a long red cayenne, but use your favorite)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes optional
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup heavy cream or use ½ cup milk and ½ cup cream for a lighter version
FOR SERVING: Fresh chopped herbs, extra hot pepper flakes, cooked rice, warmed naan
Instructions
FOR THE CHICKEN MARINADE
- Add the chopped chicken to a medium bowl. Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper yogurt and lemon juice.
- Stir to cover the chicken. Cover and set in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 30 minutes. You can marinate overnight for greater flavor penetration.
FOR THE BUTTER CHICKEN
- Heat a large pan to medium high heat and add 1 tablespoon oil or butter. Add the chicken and cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until the chicken is browned. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Add the remaining oil or butter the same pan. Add the onion and peppers and cook them 5 minutes to soften.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, until they become fragrant.
- Add the garam masala, cumin, red chili powder, salt and pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato sauce and honey. Bring to a quick boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes to break everything down.
- Stir in the cream and add the chicken back to the pan. Heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens up a bit.
- Serve with cooked white rice. Garnish with fresh chopped herbs (parsley or cilantro), and spicy red chili flakes, if desired. Swirl on a bit of extra cream.
Notes
- Calories are estimated without rice or naan.
- For Extra Smooth Butter Chicken Sauce: Before adding the chicken to simmer, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. You can thin it out with a bit of water if you’d like. Strain the sauce back into the pan. Then add the chicken.
- For Extra Smooth Butter Chicken Sauce: Before adding the chicken to simmer, transfer the sauce to a blender or food processor and process until smooth. You can thin it out with a bit of water if you’d like. Strain the sauce back into the pan. Then add the chicken.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
558kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
45g
(69%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
215mg
(72%)
Sodium
217mg
(9%)
Potassium
634mg
(18%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2130IU
(43%)
Vitamin C
35.3mg
(39%)
Calcium
102mg
(10%)
Iron
2.6mg
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 558 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 558kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 45g | 69% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 215mg | 72% |
| Sodium | 217mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 634mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2130IU | 43% |
| Vitamin C | 35.3mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 102mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.6mg | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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216 reviews
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