Description
This flavorful Butter Chicken recipe, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a classic Indian dish with tender chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce. Perfectly spiced and comforting, it’s a favorite for family dinners or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, chopped into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Butter Chicken:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes (optional)
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Chicken Marinade: Add chicken, garlic, ginger, garam masala, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, pepper, yogurt, and lemon juice to a bowl. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Butter Chicken: Cook marinated chicken until browned. Sauté onion, peppers, garlic, ginger, and spices. Add tomato sauce, honey, and simmer. Stir in cream and chicken; simmer until cooked through. Serve with rice and garnish with herbs and chili flakes.
Notes
- You can marinate the chicken overnight for more intense flavors.
- Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
- For a lighter version, use a combination of milk and cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Murgh Makhani, Indian Chicken Curry
