Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) recipe
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Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Follow this recipe closely and you'll be in for an absolute treat. Serve over basmati rice and you're all set for a stunningly delicious dish.

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Ingredients


Preparation

1 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin and bay leaf. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Season with salt pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat, and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce.

3 Mix together cornstarch and water, then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.


Cuisine: Indian Main Ingredient: Chicken

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I've made this recipe, or slight derivations of it, a few times now and it just gets better and better! One substitution I always make is that I use breasts instead of thighs(I'm not a fan of chicken thighs). I also use a bit more yogurt and have some at the table to add for personal taste; yogurt in a spicy Indian dish kicks it up a couple notches and mellows the kick of the spices(this is something I learned from a good friend who is from India). Garam masala is now my favorite spice as a result of this dish!

Overall, 5 stars for an excellent dish!

NikkoDanielsNikkoDaniels : : 1:00 total time : 0:30 active time :  43w 5d ago


It was absolutely superb...the only thing that kept me from giving this recipe 5 stars, is I hoped it would have more of a "creamy texture", "smooth texture"....any ideas or thoughts would be appreciated....:-)

woodorcawoodorca :  :  45w 6d ago


Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread. Prep Time: approx. 5 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 20 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 25 Minutes. Makes 4 servings.

lrnin2cooklrnin2cook :  :  3y 46w 2d ago


Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It

is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken

well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by

adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.

Prep Time: approx. 5 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 20

Minutes. Ready in: approx. 25 Minutes. Makes 4 servings.

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RexBoyleRexBoyle :  :  4y 30w 6d ago


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