Butter Chicken

#comfort
#desi

Butter Chicken is a creamy, spiced curry of tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich tomato and butter sauce flavored with garam masala, ginger, and garlic. Finished with a touch of cream and fresh cilantro, it balances savory and tangy notes for a comforting meal. Serve with rice or naan to soak up every drop of the luscious sauce.

Prep:: 20
Cook:: 45
Total:: 65
Yield:: 4

Ingredients

1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
0.50 cup plain yogurt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon garam masala
0.50 teaspoon ground turmeric
0.50 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup onion, finely chopped
2 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger, minced
1.50 cup tomato puree
1 teaspoon paprika
0.50 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps

Marinate chicken: combine chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, and spices; let rest 10 minutes.
Sauté aromatics: heat oil and butter; cook onion until translucent, then add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
Build sauce: stir in tomato puree and paprika; simmer until slightly thickened.
Cook chicken: add marinated chicken and any juices; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes.
Enrich sauce: stir in heavy cream and butter; simmer 5 minutes until sauce is creamy.
Finish and serve: sprinkle garam masala and cilantro over the curry; serve hot.