Ultimate Indian Butter Chicken Recipe – Insanely Delicious!

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2tablespoonspeanut oil, divided

  • 1shallot, finely chopped

  • ¼white onion, chopped

  • 2tablespoonsbutter

  • 1tablespoonginger garlic paste

  • 2teaspoonslemon juice

  • 2teaspoonsgaram masala, divided

  • 1teaspoonchili powder

  • 1teaspoonground cumin

  • 1bay leaf

  • 1cuptomato puree

  • 1cuphalf-and-half

  • ¼cupplain yogurt

  • 1pinchsalt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1poundboneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces

  • ¼teaspooncayenne pepper, or to taste

  • 1tablespooncornstarch

  • ¼cupwater

Cooking Directions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot and onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

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  2. Stir in butter, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, continuing to frequently stir.

  3. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, frequently stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

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  4. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

  5. Reduce heat, and season with remaining 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. Add cooked chicken into sauce and stir together.

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  6. Dissolve cornstarch into water, then mix into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.

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  7. Serve over rice with naan.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories408
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
28g
36%
Saturated Fat
11g
57%
Cholesterol
107mg
36%
Sodium
523mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate
16g
6%
Dietary Fiber
2g
8%
Total Sugars
5g
Protein
23g
47%
Vitamin C
12mg
13%
Calcium
135mg
10%
Iron
3mg
17%
Potassium
625mg
13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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