Description
Indulge in this easy Butter Chicken Recipe (aka Murgh Makhani), a beloved Indian dish renowned for its rich, creamy sauce and tender, marinated chicken. With warming spices like garam masala and cumin, this flavorful curry is perfect for family dinners or special occasions. In just 30 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality meal that appeals to spice lovers and those who prefer milder flavors alike. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice, soft naan, or even as a wrap for a versatile dining experience. Quick to prepare and full of flavor, this butter chicken is sure to be a crowd-pleaser that brings everyone together at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 red pepper, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon spicy red chili flakes, optional
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces with yogurt, garlic, ginger, spices, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken; brown on all sides.
- Stir in chopped red pepper and spices; cook briefly before adding tomato sauce and honey. Simmer for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat and mix in heavy cream; gently heat through.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 110mg