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Butter Chicken
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5 from 1 vote

Butter Chicken

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Japanese
Keyword: butter, chicken, curry
Servings: 4

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt full fat
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp galam masala
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 can stewed tomato (14.5 oz)
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • steamed rice
  • cilantro or chives (optional for garnish)

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite size pieces and put in a bowl. Add lemon juice, yogurt, salt, and spices (turmeric, cumin, galam masala, coriander) and mix to coat the chicken with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
  • Heat a pot at medium heat and add the oil and butter. When the butter is melted, add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for a couple of minutes. Add the onion and cook until lightly browned.
  • Add the tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil for a few minutes uncovered.
  • Add the chicken and marinade to the pot, and bring back to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Add the heavy cream and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Serve with steamed rice and garnish with cilantro or chives.

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