Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Chicken Makhani)
Butter Chicken Recipe (Indian Chicken Makhani) is an iconic dish that encapsulates the essence of Indian cuisine with its rich, creamy tomato sauce and tender marinated chicken. This recipe brings a delightful blend of aromatic spices and a velvety texture that will have your family and friends coming back for more. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, butter chicken pairs beautifully with fluffy naan or fragrant rice, making it a complete meal that satisfies both the palate and the heart. Experience the warmth and comfort of this beloved dish right in your kitchen!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ kg boneless chicken, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 600 grams fresh tomatoes or canned tomato puree
- ¾ cup Greek yogurt
- 2 to 3 tablespoons butter
- Kashmiri red chili powder
- garam masala
- cumin powder
- coriander powder
- 28 cashews, soaked in hot water
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, chili powder, and salt; let it rest for 20 minutes. Add yogurt, kasuri methi, oil, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Mix well.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).
- If using onions, sauté them until golden brown in oil.
- Blend fresh tomatoes (and sautéed onions if used) with soaked cashews until smooth.
- In a pan, cook the marinated chicken until done; add the tomato-cashew puree and simmer. Stir in cream gradually.
- Serve hot with naan or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg