Creamy Butter Chicken
Tender chicken pieces in a rich, creamy spiced tomato sauce with a silky cashew finish.
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken Marinade
chicken breast (bite-sized pieces)
600 g
plain Greek yoghurt
60 g
paprika
1.5 tsp
cracked black pepper
1.5 tsp
garam masala
1.5 tsp
ground cumin
1 tsp
ground turmeric
0.5 tsp
salt
1 tsp
ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp
Butter Chicken Sauce
unsalted butter
30 g
cumin seeds
1 tsp
onion (finely diced)
100 g
garlic (sliced)
2 clove
ripe tomatoes (chopped)
150 g
tomato sauce
80 g
raw cashews
20 g
garam masala
1 tsp
paprika
2 tsp
salt
0.5 tsp
stevia
1 tbsp
water
500 ml
To Finish
Kashmiri chilli powder
1.5 tsp
light cooking cream
200 ml
fresh coriander
1 bunch
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
Combine yoghurt and spices to create a flavorful marinade for the chicken.
Cook the Chicken
Sear the marinated chicken until lightly charred and almost cooked through.
Make the Sauce
Build the aromatic sauce base with onions, tomatoes, spices and cashews.
Blend the Sauce
Blend the sauce until completely smooth for a silky texture.
Finish the Butter Chicken
Combine sauce, cream and chicken for the final rich and creamy result.
Original recipe
Storage
Store sauce and chicken together. Add a splash of water when reheating to loosen sauce.
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