Butter Chicken Recipe

🥘 BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE

Ingredients:

Chicken Marinating:

1. Chicken thighs or breast (skinless) – 5 lbs (700 g)
2. Yogurt (Plain) – 1 Cup
3. Lemon juice – 2 Tsp
4. Garam Masala – 2 Tsp
5. Ground Cumin – 2 Tsp
6. Ground Coriander – 1 Tsp
7. Turmeric Powder – 1 Tsp
8. Chili Powder (adjust to your spice preference) – 1 Tsp
9. Salt, to taste

For Butter Chicken Sauce:

1. Butter – 2 tbsp
2. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3. 1 medium onion, finely chopped
4. 2 teaspoons grated ginger
5. 3 cloves garlic, minced
6. 1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes or pureed tomatoes
7. 1 tablespoon chili powder (adjust to your spice preference)
8. 1 teaspoon garam masala
9. 1 teaspoon ground cumin
10. 1 teaspoon sugar (optional, to taste)
11. 1 cup heavy cream
12. Salt, to taste
13. Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

Direction / Instructions:

1. Marinate the Chicken

• In a large bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt.
• Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or overnight for best flavor).

2. Cook the Chicken

• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add the marinated chicken pieces (discard excess marinade) and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

• In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the chopped onions and sauté until they are golden brown.
• Add the grated ginger and minced garlic, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
• Stir in the crushed or pureed tomatoes, chili powder, garam masala, cumin, and sugar. Cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld.
• Add the heavy cream, stirring to combine, and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

4. Combine Chicken and Sauce

• Return the cooked chicken to the sauce, stirring to coat it well. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes to heat through.

5. Serve

• Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with naan, rice, or your choice of side.

Enjoy

• This Butter Chicken recipe is rich, creamy, and full of flavor. Adjust the spices according to your taste preference, and enjoy this classic dish