Easy and Creamy Butter Chicken
A creamy, flavorful butter chicken made with tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich, spiced tomato sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon coriander
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup tomato puree
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 1 teaspoon kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Add the chicken and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of butter in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same pan, melt the remaining butter. Add tomato puree, sugar, and salt. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Blend for smoothness: If you prefer a smooth sauce, blend it before adding the chicken back in.
- Add the chicken: Return the cooked chicken to the sauce and let it simmer for another 10 minutes.
- Stir in the cream: Add heavy cream and kasuri methi. Stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle fresh cilantro on top and serve hot with naan or basmati rice.