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Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

Indian Butter Chicken Recipe
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4.7 from 27 reviews

A rich and creamy Indian Butter Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken pieces simmered in a flavorful tomato and cream sauce infused with traditional spices like garam masala, cumin, and chili powder. Perfectly paired with basmati rice or naan bread, this dish offers a comforting and classic taste of Indian cuisine.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks

Cooking Fats

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Aromatics & Spices

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Dairy

  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare the aromatics: Heat the vegetable oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onions and cook until they become lightly golden, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the minced ginger and garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release their aromas.
  2. Cook the chicken and spices: Add the chicken chunks to the skillet along with the tomato paste, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the chicken in the spices and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and no longer pink inside.
  3. Add cream and simmer: Pour in the heavy cream and reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Let the mixture cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, allowing the sauce to thicken and the flavors to meld beautifully.
  4. Serve: Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is tender, remove from heat. Serve the butter chicken over fluffy basmati rice or alongside warm naan bread for an authentic and satisfying meal. Enjoy!

Notes

  • For a spicier dish, increase the chili powder or add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • You can substitute heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version, though it will alter the flavor subtly.
  • Marinating the chicken for 30 minutes in yogurt and spices before cooking enhances tenderness and flavor.
  • This recipe pairs excellently with basmati rice or naan bread to soak up the creamy sauce.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat gently on low heat to avoid curdling the cream.

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Keywords: Indian Butter Chicken, Butter Chicken recipe, Indian curry, creamy chicken curry, garam masala chicken

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