Classic Butter Chicken

This rich and creamy butter chicken recipe combines juicy marinated chicken with a velvety smooth sauce, offering a delightful balance of spices and flavors. A favorite in Indian cuisine, it's perfect for an indulgent dinner.

Prep Time

30 minutes

Total Time

1 hour

Calories

687 kcal

Difficulty

Medium

Equipment

0 items

Cost

£1.90/serving

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Dessert

Cuisine:

Indian

Main Ingredient:

Chicken

Mood:

Comfort Food•Light & Fresh•Healthy•Indulgent

Ingredients

Servings

1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

£3.50

1cupplain yogurt

£0.75

1tablespoonlemon juice

£0.10

6clovesgarlic, minced

£0.20

1tablespoonfresh ginger, grated

£0.25

2teaspoonsgaram masala

£0.15

1teaspoonturmeric

£0.05

1teaspoonground cumin

£0.05

1teaspoonpaprika

£0.05

1teaspoonsalt

£0.01

0.3teaspooncayenne pepper

£0.02

2tablespoonsvegetable oil

£0.08

1cuptomato puree

£0.40

1cupheavy cream

£1.20

4tablespoonsunsalted butter

£0.50

1tablespoonsugar

£0.01

2tablespoonsfresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

£0.30

Total Cost

£7.62

£1.90 per serving

Instructions

1.
In a large bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, 4 cloves of minced garlic, grated ginger, 1 teaspoon garam masala, turmeric, ground cumin, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cayenne pepper. Add chicken pieces and coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results. (Refrigerate)
2.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add tomato puree and cook for 2 minutes. (Medium heat)
3.
Add the marinated chicken along with any excess marinade to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until chicken is fully cooked, about 10-15 minutes. (Medium heat)
4.
Reduce the heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, butter, remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and sugar. Simmer until the sauce thickens, about 10 minutes. (Low heat)
5.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan. (Serve hot)

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (250g)

687 kcal / 2876 kJ

Carbs

15g

6% of RDA

Fat

54g

77% of RDA

Protein

31g

62% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

8 g

9% of RDA

Sodium

702 mg

31% of RDA

Saturated Fat

26 g

130% of RDA

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Classic Butter Chicken

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