Looking for a recipe that's guaranteed to wow? This butter chicken checks all the boxes. It's rich,creamy and packed with flavour, the kind of dish that will have your family thinking you spent hours in the kitchen
(when really, it's a breeze).
Recipe
Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
- 3 kg chicken (cut into cubes)
4 Tbsp yogurt
2 cubes crushed garlic
2 cubes crushed ginger
- 3 tsp salt
- 2 tsp paprika
1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1½ tsp garam masala
1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 stick of butter
For the Sauce:
125 grams butter
3 large onions, finely chopped
- 1 cube crushed garlic
1 cube crushed ginger
1½ cans diced tomatoes
- 1/2 mug cashews
1-2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp garam masala
1-2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
1 squeeze lemon juice
400 ml double heavy cream
To Garnish:
Fresh cilantro, chopped
Double cream (optional)
METHOD
1. Marinate the Chicken:
- In a large bowl, mix the yogurt, garlic, ginger, salt, paprika, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, and cumin powder.
Add the chicken cubes, coating them well. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat a stick of butter in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until fully done and slightly browned.
Remove from the pan and set aside.
3. Make the Sauce:
- In the same pan, add 125g butter and melt it.
- Add the chopped onions and sauté until soft.
Stir in the crushed garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cashews, letting it cook for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Add garam masala, salt, Kashmiri chili powder, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Blend the Sauce:
- Let the sauce cool slightly, then blend until smooth and creamy.
Return the blended sauce to the pan and add a blob of butter. Stir in the 400 ml of double cream. Taste and adjust
5. Finish the Dish:
Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer gently, stirring to coat the chicken evenly.
6. Garnish and Serve:
Garnish with chopped cilantro and a drizzle of double cream if desired.
I've tried countless butter chicken recipes over the years- some incredibly simple, others more complex but none of them hit the make quite like this one. I discovered it not so long ago on TikTok and it quickly became the ultimate crowd-pleaser in my family. This is the recipe I'll be sticking with and I can't wait for you to try it too!
Credit: @aminacook5
Created by faysjourney