Butter Chicken Delight
A comforting and flavorful butter chicken recipe, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breasts, cut into pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Basmati rice, for serving
- Naan, for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat butter in a pan and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic, ginger, and spices, cooking until fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes and simmer to create the sauce.
- Add the marinated chicken, cooking until tender and coated with the sauce.
- Finish with heavy cream and mix well.
- Serve over rice, garnished with fresh cilantro, with naan on the side.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute cream with coconut milk. Adjust spices according to your heat preference.