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Butter Chicken Recipe

Irresistible Butter Chicken Recipe Your Family Will Love

This Butter Chicken recipe transforms simple chicken into a creamy, spiced masterpiece, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs skinless, boneless
  • 1 teaspoon Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon Sweet Paprika or smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Curry Powder adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Greek Yogurt or dairy-free yogurt
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil or olive oil/ghee
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or non-dairy alternative
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Cloves fresh minced
  • 1 medium Onion white or yellow
  • 1 cup Tomato Sauce or canned tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper optional
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala adds warmth
For Serving
  • 1/4 cup Freshly Chopped Parsley or cilantro
  • 4 pieces Naan Bread for dipping
  • 2 cups Steamed Rice for serving

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Marinate the Chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs with salt, garlic powder, paprika, curry powder, and yogurt. Cover and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken, sear for 8-10 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  3. Prepare the Sauce Base: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add butter. Stir in garlic and onion, cooking until onion is translucent.
  4. Build the Sauce: Add tomato sauce and sugar, stir to combine. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, then return chicken to skillet and add heavy cream.
  5. Season and Simmer: Stir in cayenne, garam masala, curry powder, and black pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Finish with Butter: Stir in any remaining butter for a silky finish.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Spoon Butter Chicken over rice or alongside naan. Garnish with parsley or cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marination enhances flavors. Use fresh ingredients for the best taste.

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