Classic Butter Chicken

A rich and creamy Indian curry made with tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato and butter sauce.

By RecipeBoss

Servings

Time Required

1 hr

Ingredients

1 ½ lbs chicken thighs

½ cup plain yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 ½ tsp ground cumin

1 ½ tsp ground coriander

½ tsp turmeric

½ tsp cayenne pepper

1 tsp salt

½ cup butter

1 medium onion

4 cloves garlic

1 inch ginger

1 ½ cup crushed tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream

1 tsp garam masala

¼ cup fresh cilantro

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1
Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
2
In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with yogurt, lemon juice, 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and 0.5 tsp salt. Mix well.
3
Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours.
30 min
4
Dice the onion. Mince the garlic and ginger.
5
Melt 4 tbsp of butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
5 min
6
Add the minced garlic and ginger to the pot and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
7
Stir in the crushed tomatoes, remaining 0.5 tsp cumin, remaining 0.5 tsp coriander, remaining 0.5 tsp salt, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
10 min
8
Add the marinated chicken to the pot. Stir to combine with the sauce.
9
Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
15 min
10
Stir in the heavy cream and remaining 4 tbsp butter until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
11
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.

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