The BEST Butter Chicken Ever
Fuzzy Sparrow

The BEST Butter Chicken Ever

Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices - the ultimate comfort food.

52Min
4Servings
485Cal
MediumLevel
Gluten freeSpicy 3/5halal
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Equipment

Chef's knife
Cutting board
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Large frying pan
Spatula
Serving plate

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

chicken breast (boneless, skinless)

800 g

butter

60 g

onion

2 piece

garlic

4 piece

ginger

20 g

tomato (fresh)

400 g

heavy cream

200 ml

plain yogurt

150 g

Spices

garam masala

2 tsp

ground cumin

1 tsp

ground coriander

1 tsp

turmeric

1 tsp

chili powder

1 tsp

salt

1 tsp

Instructions

1

Marinate the chicken

Mix yogurt with half the spices to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.

15 min
Marinate at least 15 minutes for best flavor
2

Prepare vegetables

Finely chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.

5 min
Mince garlic finely for even distribution of flavor
3

Brown the chicken

Cook marinated chicken pieces in butter until golden brown on all sides.

8 minMedium-high heattimer 8 min
Don't overcrowd the pan - cook in batches if needed
4

Sauté aromatics

Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pan until fragrant and golden.

5 minMedium heattimer 5 min
Stir frequently to prevent burning
5

Add tomatoes and spices

Add tomatoes and remaining spices, cook until tomatoes break down and oil separates.

7 minMedium heattimer 7 min
The oil separating indicates the masala is well cooked
6

Simmer the sauce

Add cream and return chicken to the pan, simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.

10 minLow heattimer 10 min
Stir occasionally to prevent sticking
7

Final seasoning and serve

Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

2 min
Serve immediately while hot

Storage

Fridge: 3 days
Freezer: 60 days
Reheat: Microwave 3-4 minutes or stovetop over medium heat

The flavors actually improve after a day in the fridge. Add a splash of cream when reheating to restore creaminess.

Notes

Serve with basmati rice or naan bread

Adjust spice level according to preference

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