Authentic Indian Butter Chicken
If you’re craving a comforting and flavorful dish that brings warmth to your home, look no further than this Authentic Indian Butter Chicken Recipe. This beloved classic features tender chicken marinated in yogurt and aromatic spices, cooked in a rich and creamy tomato sauce. It’s perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering with friends and family. With minimal effort and maximum flavor, you can create an unforgettable meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the marinade and refrigerate for at least one hour (preferably overnight).
- Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until fully cooked.
- Pour in the tomato puree; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 95mg