Description
Succulent butter chicken blends aromatic spices and tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce. Culinary enthusiasts savor this classic North Indian delicacy, experiencing rich flavors that invite you to explore Indian cuisine’s depth.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1.5 pounds (680 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Base and Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics in a blend of oil and butter over medium-high heat until onions turn translucent and golden, releasing fragrant ginger and garlic notes for approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce chicken pieces along with robust spices including tomato paste, garam masala, chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Thoroughly cook chicken until completely opaque and fully developed in flavor, about 5-6 minutes.
- Incorporate rich, velvety heavy cream and allow the mixture to gently simmer, creating a luxurious, thickened sauce through consistent stirring for 8-10 minutes.
- Transfer the aromatic butter chicken atop fluffy basmati rice or alongside warm, pillowy naan bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Boost flavor by marinating chicken in yogurt and spices for at least 2 hours before cooking to tenderize and infuse deeper taste.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting chili powder amount, making the dish mild or spicy according to personal preference.
- Accommodate dietary needs by substituting heavy cream with coconut milk for a dairy-free version or using plant-based chicken alternatives for vegetarian diets.
- Enhance sauce consistency by blending tomatoes instead of using paste for a fresher, more vibrant sauce texture and more authentic flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 25 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg