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Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Style)
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Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Style)

Easy Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Style) offers tender chicken breasts marinated in yogurt and spices, cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce finished with heavy cream. The dish balances aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and turmeric with the richness of butter and cream. Its moderately spiced flavor and creamy texture make it a comforting, flavorful meal.

Prep Time
1 hr 5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 35 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 535 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

For the marinade
  • 3 chicken breast
  • ⅓ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander aka cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
For the sauce
  • 2 cups tomato passata
  • ½ cup heavy cream aka double cream
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
  • Coriander leaves freshly chopped, aka cilantro, to garnish
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

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  1. To make the mariande, combine all the ingredients together, toss the chicken pieces in and mix well to coat.
  2. Cover the bowl with clingfilm, and refrigerate for at least one hour, ideally longer.
  3. Heat up the oil in a large pan, and fry the chicken pieces on a medium heat for about 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
  4. Add the tomato passata, garlic and ginger paste, sugar and garam masala and give a good stir.
  5. Leave to cook on a low to medium heat for 20 minutes, until the sauce is reduced by almost a quarter, and it coats the chicken pieces well.
  6. Add the cream, mix well and cook for a further 5 minutes.
  7. Remove from the heat and garnish with freshly-chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

  • Adjust ingredient amounts based on the number of servings needed for flexibility.
  • Increase spice quantities if a spicier version is desired, but note this recipe is mild to suit sensitive palates.
  • When adding cold cream to the hot sauce, temper it by mixing a bit of sauce into the cream first before combining to maintain texture.
  • Marinate the chicken for several hours for deeper flavor absorption.

Nutrition Information

Calories 535kcal (27%) Carbohydrates 21g (7%) Protein 54g (108%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 200mg (67%) Sodium 335mg (14%) Potassium 1676mg (36%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 1646IU (33%) Vitamin C 22mg (24%) Calcium 104mg (10%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 535

% Daily Value*

Calories 535kcal 27%
Carbohydrates 21g 7%
Protein 54g 108%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 200mg 67%
Sodium 335mg 14%
Potassium 1676mg 36%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 1646IU 33%
Vitamin C 22mg 24%
Calcium 104mg 10%
Iron 4mg 22%

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