Butter Chicken

Filled with warm spices, this creamy tomato-based curry is comfort food at its finest. This authentic Indian dish hails from Northern India and is milder than most Indian curries. (Pro-tip: When possible, use fresh whole spices, and finely grind them with a spice grinder. Lightly toast the spices before grinding for amped up flavor.)

Category: Main Dish

Cuisine: Indian

1 review 
Ready in 1 hour 20 minutes
by BigOvenEditorial

Ingredients

½ cup plain whole-milk yogurt not Greek

2 cloves garlic minced

1-inch knob ginger peeled and grated

½ teaspoon turmeric

1 pound skinless boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces

4 tablespoons butter or ghee divided

1 medium onion peeled and diced

2 teaspoons Garam Masala

1 ½ teaspoons paprika

1 teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon coriander

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon salt

1 14-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes

2 teaspoons sugar

⅔ cup heavy cream or coconut cream

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice

fresh parsely or cilantro to garnish

cooked basmati rice to serve

warm naan to serve (optional)


Directions

1. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, minced garlic, grated ginger and turmeric. Marinate chicken in the yogurt mixture for about 30 minutes. 2. Transfer the chicken to a wire rack on top of a sheet tray lined with aluminum foil, and broil the chicken until charred, about 5-6 minutes per side. 3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a sauce pot. Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the rest of the spices and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant. 4. Add the tomatoes and sugar and bring to a simmer, about 5-7 minutes. 5. Add the heavy cream, and simmer 5 minutes longer. (If you prefer a smoother sauce, blend sauce with an immersion blender until smooth.) 6. Add the broiled chicken to the sauce. Then add the lemon juice and remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and simmer until cooked through, about 15 minutes. 7. Garnish with fresh parsley leaves and serve warm over cooked rice with naan.

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