Butter Chicken
A delightful and aromatic dish featuring tender chicken in a rich and buttery tomato sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
- 3 cups chicken, boneless and skinless
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp coriander
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, minced
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Add the spices and toast briefly.
- Stir in tomatoes and cream and simmer until thickened.
- Reintroduce the chicken and cook gently to combine flavors.
- Serve over basmati rice or with naan, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
For a spicy kick, add fresh chilies. Substitute chicken with paneer for a vegetarian version or legumes for a plant-based option.