Main DishAmerican

Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 c. plain whole-milk yogurt; 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped (about 2 tsp.); 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 tbsp. garam masala; 1 tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger; 2 tsp. kosher salt; 1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne); 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces; 5 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1/2 c. tomato paste; 1/2 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne); 1 c. heavy cream; 1 tbsp. dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi (optional); 1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt; 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro; Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving

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Author:Taylor Ann Spencer Total: 2h 0m 19 ingredients 6 servings

This butter chicken recipe features tender chicken swimming in a rich, spiced tomato gravy for a meal that’s deeply flavored and incredibly satisfying.

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Prep Time

0h 15m

Cook Time

1h 45m

Ingredients

Yield

6 servings

Calories

489 kcal

Ingredients

What you'll need

19 total ingredients

1/3 c. plain whole-milk yogurt

2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped (about 2 tsp.)

1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. garam masala

1 tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger

2 tsp. kosher salt

1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne)

2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces

5 tbsp. unsalted butter

1/2 c. tomato paste

1/2 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped

1 tsp. garam masala

1 tsp. ground cumin

1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne)

1 c. heavy cream

1 tbsp. dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi (optional)

1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt

1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro

Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving

Nutrition Details

Nutrition Facts

Butter Chicken

Serving Size1 servings

Amount per serving

Calories489

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 31g40%

Saturated Fat 17g85%

Trans Fat 1g

Cholesterol 214mg71%

Sodium 657mg29%

Potassium 0mg0%

Total Carbohydrates 17g6%

Dietary Fiber 2g7%

Total Sugars 5g

Protein 34g68%

Vitamin D 0mcg0%

Calcium 0mg0%

Iron 0mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are estimates and may vary.

Method

Step-by-step instructions

Chicken

In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, salt, and Kashmiri chili powder. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

Heat broiler and line a large baking sheet with foil. Spread chicken on prepared sheet in a single layer. Broil, watching closely, until charred and cooked through, about 15 minutes. Let cool slightly.

Makhani Sauce & Assembly

In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, about 5 minutes. Add chile and ginger and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant and tomato paste is starting to stick to pan, about 1 minute more.

Add garam masala, cumin, and chili powder and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant and incorporated, about 30 seconds. Stir in cream, fenugreek (if using), 1/2 teaspoon salt, chicken, and 1 cup water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce has slightly thickened and fat has separated, 10 to 15 minutes.

Taste and season with salt, if needed. Top with cilantro. Serve over rice.

Author & Creator

Taylor Ann Spencer

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