Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

Creamy tomato-based curry with tender marinated chicken

180 minutes
6 servings
15 ingredients
MediumIndia

Invented in the 1950s at Delhi's Moti Mahal restaurant, butter chicken represents the perfect balance of spices and cream. The overnight marinade and slow-simmered sauce create layers of complex flavors.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken, cubed
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 tbsp butter
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, grated
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Basmati rice for serving

Allergens

dairy

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, and half the spices for 2+ hours

  2. 2

    Cook marinated chicken in skillet until done, set aside

  3. 3

    Sauté onion until golden, add garlic and ginger

  4. 4

    Add remaining spices, cook until fragrant

  5. 5

    Add tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes until thickened

  6. 6

    Blend sauce until smooth, return to pan

  7. 7

    Stir in cream and butter, add chicken back

  8. 8

    Simmer 10 minutes and serve over basmati rice

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Nutrition (per serving)

420
Calories
32g
Protein
18g
Carbs
26g
Fat

Tags

DelhiNorth India
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