Description
A quick, creamy butter chicken recipe with tender chicken, warm spices, and a silky tomato sauce. An easy Indian-inspired dinner that’s comforting and full of flavor.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb chicken thighs, chopped
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¼ cup yogurt (optional)
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1 tsp lemon juice
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1 tsp grated ginger
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1 tsp garlic, minced
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1 tsp garam masala
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½ tsp turmeric
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt, to taste
For the Sauce:
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3 tbsp butter (divided)
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1 small onion, diced
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1 tbsp ginger, grated
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp garam masala
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½ tsp cumin
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½ tsp paprika
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1 cup tomato puree
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½ tsp salt
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½ tsp sugar
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¾ cup heavy cream or coconut milk
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Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
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Marinate chicken with yogurt, lemon, spices, garlic, and ginger. Let sit 15–30 minutes.
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In skillet, heat 1 tbsp butter. Brown chicken 5–6 mins. Set aside.
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In same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter. Sauté onion until soft.
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Add ginger, garlic, spices. Cook 1 minute.
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Stir in tomato puree, salt, sugar. Simmer 8–10 mins.
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Add cream and chicken. Simmer another 8–10 mins until thickened.
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Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
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Use ghee for traditional flavor.
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Double sauce if serving with rice.
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Store leftovers up to 4 days or freeze for 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Calories: ~420 per serving