Description
A cozy Butter Chicken recipe that combines tender chicken in a vibrant, creamy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 600 g chicken breast, diced
- 150 g plain yogurt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp sweet paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional for heat)
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 150 ml cream (or coconut milk for lactose-free)
- 1 tsp sugar
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine the yogurt, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, sweet paprika, salt, lemon juice, and diced chicken. Mix well and let marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
- Brown the Chicken: Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 6-8 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the chopped onion. Sauté until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Then, add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add Spices and Tomatoes: Stir in the coriander powder, garam masala, and chili powder (if using). Pour in the crushed tomatoes and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Creamy Addition: Stir in the cream and sugar, allowing the sauce to simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt to your liking.
- Combine Everything: Add the browned chicken back into the sauce, mixing well. Let everything cook together for another 5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through and the flavors meld beautifully.
- Serve: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with fluffy basmati rice and warm naan. Enjoy the comforting embrace of this delightful dish!
Notes
Consider substituting chicken with chickpeas or paneer for a vegetarian option. For a sweeter touch, stir in some golden raisins or diced mango.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg