Description
Butter chicken is a beloved Indian dish that combines juicy marinated chicken with a luxurious, creamy sauce enriched with aromatic spices. This comforting meal is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, effortlessly bringing warmth and flavor to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 can (14 oz) whole peeled tomatoes
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp coriander
- 2 tsp garam masala
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt with minced garlic and ginger. Add spices and combine well before adding chicken pieces. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted. Add marinated chicken pieces and sear until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Pour canned tomatoes into the skillet along with coconut milk or cream. Stir well and simmer for about 20 minutes until thickened.
- Taste the sauce after simmering; add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Adjust spices based on preference.
- Once cooked through, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve over fluffy basmati rice or warm naan bread.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 100mg