Description
A comforting butter chicken recipe with a creamy, spiced sauce and tender chicken, perfect for cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken Breast (cubed)
- 1 cup Plain Yogurt
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 inch Ginger (grated)
- 2 tbsp Butter
- 1 can Coconut Milk or Heavy Cream
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
- Naan (for serving)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the cubed chicken with plain yogurt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Add Garlic and Ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Spice It Up: Sprinkle in the garam masala, cumin, and paprika. Toast the spices for about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate Tomato Paste: Add the tomato paste, stirring until evenly combined and let cook for another minute.
- Add the Chicken and Coconut Milk: Toss in the marinated chicken, stirring to coat it. Then pour in the coconut milk or heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Season and Garnish: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top.
- Serve: Dish up the butter chicken alongside warm naan and fluffy rice. Enjoy!
Notes
Feel free to adjust spice levels and try using paneer as a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian cuisine, comfort food, creamy sauce