(Creamy, Rich & Packed with Bold Indian Flavor!)
✨ Description
This Famous Butter Chicken is a rich, creamy, and deeply flavorful Indian classic made with tender marinated chicken simmered in a silky tomato-butter sauce. It’s smooth, mildly spiced, and absolutely irresistible—just like your favorite restaurant version!
⏱️ Details
Prep: 20 min (+ marination 1–12 hrs)
Cook: 30 min
Total: ~50 min
Servings: 4
Kcal: 620 | Protein: 45g
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken Marinade:
500g chicken breast or thighs (cubed)
½ cup yogurt
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp garam masala
Salt to taste
🧈 Butter Sauce:
3 tbsp butter
1 onion (finely chopped)
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
1 cup tomato puree
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garam masala
½ cup heavy cream
1 tbsp honey (optional)
Salt to taste
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Marinate Chicken
Mix chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt
Let sit at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor)
2️⃣ Cook Chicken
Grill, bake, or pan-sear chicken until lightly charred
Set aside
3️⃣ Make Butter Sauce
Melt butter in pan
Sauté onion until soft
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook until fragrant
Stir in tomato puree and spices
Simmer 10–15 minutes until thick and rich
4️⃣ Make it creamy
Add cream and honey
Stir until smooth and silky
5️⃣ Combine
Add cooked chicken into sauce
Simmer 5–10 minutes
6️⃣ Serve
Garnish with cream swirl and fresh coriander 🌿
Serve with basmati rice or naan 🍚🥖
😋 Flavor & Experience
Creamy, buttery, slightly smoky, and perfectly spiced—this dish delivers luxury restaurant flavor in every bite 🤤🔥
