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Creamy Indian Butter Chicken

Tender marinated chicken chunks simmered in a rich, velvety spiced tomato, cream, and butter sauce.

Butter Chicken

Prep Time

20 Mins

Cook Time

30 Mins

Calories

520 kcal

Ingredients

  • ✔️ 500g chicken thighs, cubed
  • ✔️ 1/2 cup yogurt & spices
  • ✔️ 2 tbsp butter & 1 onion
  • ✔️ 1 cup tomato puree
  • ✔️ 1/2 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Marinate Chicken: Mix chicken with yogurt, garlic, ginger, and spices. Let sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Pan Sear: Cook chicken pieces in a pan with butter until browned on all edges. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Sauce: Sauté onions, garlic, and tomato puree with spices. Simmer with cream until thick.
  4. Combine: Add chicken into the sauce, simmer for 10 minutes, and serve hot with naan or rice.