Butter Chicken
A rich and creamy Indian curry with tender chicken pieces in a spiced tomato sauce, served with a swirl of cream and fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
- chicken
- garlic
- ginger
- Greek yogurt
- lemon
- cumin
- garam masala
- turmeric
- cayenne
- chili powder
- paprika
- olive oil
- butter
- onion
- garlic
- ginger
- cumin
- coriander
- garam masala
- sugar
- passata (tomato puree)
- heavy cream
- cilantro
Method
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the diced chicken, grated garlic, grated ginger, and Greek yogurt.
- 2
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over the chicken mixture.
- 3
Add the spices for the marinade: cumin, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne, chili powder, and paprika.
- 4
Mix everything thoroughly with your hands until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate.
- 5
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd it.
- 7
Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, until it is browned and cooked through.
- 8
Once cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
- 9
In the same skillet, melt a pat of butter, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- 10
Add the diced onion to the skillet and sauté until softened and caramelized.
- 11
Add the grated garlic and ginger for the sauce and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- 12
Stir in the sauce spices: cumin, coriander, garam masala, and sugar. Cook for 30 seconds.
- 13
Pour in the passata (tomato puree) and stir to combine.
- 14
Pour in the heavy cream and stir until the sauce is smooth and uniform in color.
- 15
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir it into the sauce.
- 16
Finish the dish by adding a pat of butter, a swirl of heavy cream, and a generous sprinkle of fresh cilantro. Serve hot.
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