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Best Butter Chicken Recipe

This butter chicken recipe combines a well-spiced marinade with a slow-cooked, creamy tomato sauce to create an authentic and approachable dish. The balance of spices, sweetness, and richness ensures every bite is a flavorful experience.
Course Dinner Lunch
Cuisine Indian
Diet Hindu
Keyword Best butter chichen recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
30 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

Marinated Chicken

  • 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cloves minced garlic
  • ½- inch minced ginger
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • ½ tsp salt

Gravy

  • 2 medium tomatoes diced
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 3 cloves diced garlic
  • ½- inch diced ginger
  • 2 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • ½ tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp ground almond
  • ½ cup of cream
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 cup of water
  • ¼ cup butter
  • ½ tbsp sugar

Instructions

Step 1 Marinate chicken

  • In a medium bowl combine the chicken with minced garlic, ginger, sour cream, olive oil, Garam Masala, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt, and mix until combined.
  • Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat the broiler to 550°F and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
  • Spread the chicken on the baking sheet and broil them for 4 to 5 minutes or until it starts to char and burn at the edges.
  • Place the baking sheet in the center of the oven rack for the best results.
  • Don't cook the chicken all way through.

Step 2 Gravy

  • Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat.
  • Add diced tomatoes, onions, garlic, ginger, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt.
  • Saute the mix for a few more minutes before adding water and simmer for 10 minutes or until tomatoes and onions are softened, stirring occasionally.
  • Pour the cooked tomato and onion into a blender and puree the mixture until smooth.
  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
  • Pour the pureed gravy mix back into the pot and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add lemon juice, ground almond, cream, sugar, and chicken.
  • Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Taste the sauce for salt, add more if needed
  • Serve with rice or naan