Butter Chicken
A creamy and flavorful butter chicken dish that rivals restaurant versions, perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions.
Ingredients
Marinade Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup plain yogurt for marinating the chicken
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter for sautéing
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream for a rich sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
Preparation
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt and lemon juice for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in garam masala, cumin, and paprika.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Pour in the tomato puree and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in heavy cream, and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Don’t skip the marination process for juicy and flavorful chicken. Adjust spices to taste depending on your preference for heat.