Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Butter Chicken, a classic Indian dish that combines tender chicken with a flavorful sauce infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, this dish promises to create lasting memories around the dinner table. With its vibrant colors and luscious texture, Butter Chicken is sure to impress your guests while being easy enough to prepare for any home cook.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, and salt. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add tomato puree & spices: Stir in tomato puree and spices; simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened.
- Create creamy finish: Slowly add heavy cream while stirring; heat through for about 5 minutes.
- Combine chicken & sauce: Add marinated chicken into the sauce; simmer until cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- Garnish & serve: Top with freshly chopped cilantro and serve warm alongside basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg