Description
A rich and creamy butter chicken recipe that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, lemon juice, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the chicken pieces and mix well to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the marinated chicken (including the marinade) to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until heated through. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro, alongside basmati rice or naan.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of red chili powder to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, but be careful not to overcook them.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg