Butter chicken

Servings

4

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Cuisine

Indian

Super simple. Very tasty! Nothing beats a good butter chicken and this recipe is just as good as it will get! Rich and creamy chicken in a super smooth and flavorful sauce, with fluffy rice and a touch of fresh coriander!

Butter chicken

Ingredients

  • 300-400 gr rice 
  • Coriander

chicken marinade

  • 500 gr boneless chicken breast, cut into 1 ½ inch cubes 
  • 2 tablespoons tandoori masala
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • 120 gr yogurt 
  • 1 tablespoon oil

sauce

  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced  
  • Ginger
  • Garlic
  • 1 can crushed tomatoes  
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder 
  • 1 ½ teaspoon coriander powder  
  • 1 ½ teaspoon cumin powder  
  • 120 gr cup heavy whipping cream  
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala

Directions

  1. In a bowl add the masala spices, ginger and garlic paste, yogurt and whisk. Add your chicken to the bowl and marinated at least 30 minutes

  2. Slice the onions into half rings
  3. In a pan, heat some ghee and add your onions, saute them for some minutes.
  4. Add ginger and garlic paste, canned tomatoes and all the spices. Cook for some minutes and if needed add some water
  5. Blend the sauce in a blender
  6. In a pan with oil bake the marinated chicken
  7. Add the chicken and sauce to a pan. When it starts to bubble add heavy cream and garam masala
  8. Serve with rice and coriander