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Homemade Butter Chicken

5-Star Homemade Butter Chicken That Melts in Your Mouth


  • Author: Laura
  • Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Diet: Low Lactose

Description

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


Ingredients

  • 500g boneless chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 can (400g) tomato puree
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • Fresh coriander for garnish


Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat butter in a pan and cook the marinated chicken until lightly browned. Remove and set aside.
  3. In the same pan, sauté onions until golden. Add tomato puree and cook until oil separates.
  4. Add the cooked chicken back to the pan. Stir in cream and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  5. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with naan or rice.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
  • Adjust chili powder to control the spice level.
  • Use fresh cream for the best texture.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian