The BEST Butter Chicken Ever
Tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy tomato-based sauce with aromatic spices - the ultimate comfort food.
Equipment
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
Marinate the chicken
Mix yogurt with half the spices to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
Prepare vegetables
Finely chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger.
Brown the chicken
Cook marinated chicken pieces in butter until golden brown on all sides.
Sauté aromatics
Cook onion, garlic, and ginger in the same pan until fragrant and golden.
Add tomatoes and spices
Add tomatoes and remaining spices, cook until tomatoes break down and oil separates.
Simmer the sauce
Add cream and return chicken to the pan, simmer until chicken is cooked through and sauce thickens.
Final seasoning and serve
Taste and adjust seasoning, garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Original recipe
Storage
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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