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A staple in Indian restaurants around the globe, butter chicken is practically the brand ambassador of Indian curries. This version makes good on the name with tender, juicy chicken, a subtle blend of spices, and just the right amount of butter and cream. The color of your sauce may vary depending on the color of the tomatoes, paprika, and ground chilies you use. The recipe is a Yummly original created by Prerna Singh.
Ingredients
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5 SERVINGS
- 1 inch fresh ginger (for marinade)
- 5 garlic cloves (for marinade)
- 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt (preferably whole milk)
- 1 1/2 Tbsp. ground coriander (for marinade)
- 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder (Kashmiri, buy at Indian markets and online; or instead of 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder, use 1 1/4 tsp. paprika and 1/4 tsp. cayenne)
- 1 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. ground turmeric
- 1 tsp. Garam Masala (for marinade)
- 1 tsp. salt (for marinade)
- 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup raw almonds
- 1/4 cup raw cashews
- 1 inch fresh ginger (for masala)
- 5 garlic cloves (for masala)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 2 Tbsp. ground coriander (for masala)
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp. light brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tsp. salt (for masala)
- 1 tsp. Garam Masala (for masala)
- 1/4 cup water (for blender)
- vegetable oil (optional, if cooking chicken in skillet)
- 3/4 cup water (or more, for masala)
- 1/3 cup heavy cream (for masala)
- 1 Tbsp. fenugreek leaves (dried, kasuri methi, optional; buy at Indian markets and online)
- 2 Tbsp. heavy cream (for serving, optional)
- basmati rice
- naan bread
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Directions
- To make the marinade: Scrape peel from the ginger with a spoon, then finely grate ginger and mince the garlic. Squeeze the juice from the lemon.
- Put the ginger, garlic, lemon juice, yogurt, coriander, olive oil, Kashmiri chili powder, paprika, turmeric, garam masala, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Whisk to blend.
- Trim and discard any fat from the chicken and cut meat into bite-size pieces. Add to marinade and stir to coat well. Cover the bowl with a plate or plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight. Meanwhile, continue with recipe.
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550Calories
Sodium
Fat
Carbs
Fiber
Potassium
Calories550Calories from Fat320 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Fat36g55% |
Saturated Fat15g75% |
Trans Fat0g |
Cholesterol230mg77% |
Sodium970mg40% |
Potassium920mg26% |
Protein42g |
Calories from Fat320 |
% DAILY VALUE |
Total Carbohydrate17g6% |
Dietary Fiber6g24% |
Sugars6g |
Vitamin A25% |
Vitamin C20% |
Calcium15% |
Iron25% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Reviews(31)
Yummly User a month ago
it needed more seasoning
Yummly User 3 months ago
Tasted pretty good. Nuts gave it a gritty texture. I kept blending and blending and could not get it perfectly smooth. But taste alone would give it a 4 star.
Yummly User a year ago
No nuts but still good!
Yummly User a year ago
Quite a bit of work, but it tasted amazing!
Yummly User a year ago
First time making it and it came out amazing. I subbed a few spices I didn't have and didnt quite get the texture of the cashews and almonds right. Pretty easy dish to make and I'll certainly add it to my rotation.
Yummly User a year ago
It took some time but was easy to make and turned out very nice
Yummly User a year ago
Complex but really tasty
Yummly User 2 years ago
Delicious and easy. I tripled and quadrupled the Indian spices to get more flavor out of this. Also added fenugreek during simmering.
Yummly User 2 years ago
This recipe is so good. I've made it twice now and I absolutely love it. its actually not that hard either
Yummly User 2 years ago
Amazing!!! I think I’m adding this to our rotation for sure
Yummly User 2 years ago
It was delicious I’m not good at cooking so it honestly took me like 3 hours but the food was good!
Yummly User 2 years ago
awesome it was fun and easy
Yummly User 2 years ago
Incredible, outstanding, just like my favorite authentic curry spot down the street
Yummly User 2 years ago
i enjoyed it but the wife and child didn't
Yummly User 2 years ago
literally the best thing I've ever made. recipe is bomb
Yummly User 2 years ago
This is sooooo worth making. I have several times. It is sooooo good good good!
Yummly User 3 years ago
I don't know if I would make this one just because of the time commitment but the flavors were absolutely amazing.
Yummly User 3 years ago
it's a much thicker butter chicken than other recipes. the chicken or of the oven was awesome.
i think I'll tweak it a bit next time. certainly spice it up more. great starting point.
Yummly User 3 years ago
It turned out great. I had to omit the nuts because of allergy but it worked out just fine. I'll definitely be making this one again!
Yummly User 3 years ago
Delish! Would definitely make this recipe again. I cut back on the salt considerably though.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Delicious!!! I will definitely make this again!
Yummly User 3 years ago
This was so delicious!
Yummly User 3 years ago
The BEST Indian butter chicken I have ever made! Thank you for this recipe!
Yummly User 3 years ago
Best Indian dish ever! even better than from my Indian cook book.
Yummly User 3 years ago
Very complicated and hard to find ingredients, but the taste was spot on!
Yummly User 4 years ago
This one tastes exactly like the restaurant version. First time I’ve ever successfully replicated the unforgettable taste of this dish.
Had to order the fenugreek leaves online😂
And since we have no Indian Restaurants out in this part of Alaska, I had to become the Indian Restaurant😂
The fenugreek leaves are crucial to the authentic taste.
Yummly User 4 years ago
The aroma and taste is wonderful. It takes time, but worth every bite.
Yummly User 4 years ago
Completely fantastic! I decided to dice my own tomatoes (using Roma tomatoes) and i have guests wanting me to do this recipe again. Better than what you can get at a restaurant!
Yummly User 4 years ago
alot of work, but delicious! tasted authentic
Yummly User 4 years ago
Absolutely delicious!!