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Butter Chicken

Easy Creamy Butter Chicken

This creamy Butter Chicken is rich, comforting, and full of warm spices. Tender chicken simmers in a velvety tomato butter sauce, making it perfect for family dinners, gatherings, or cozy weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Chicken Marinade
  • 1½ pounds chicken thighs or breast
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1½ cups tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, and spices. Rest for 30 minutes.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken in a pan until lightly golden.
  3. In another pan melt butter and oil, then cook onions until soft.
  4. Add ginger garlic paste, tomato puree, and spices. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  5. Add chicken and cream, then simmer until the sauce becomes creamy and smooth.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Add a splash of cream when reheating to restore texture.
  • Chicken thighs provide the juiciest result.
  • Cashews can be blended into the sauce for extra richness.