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Butter Chicken

Irresistible Butter Chicken: A Creamy, Comforting Delight

This Butter Chicken recipe is a creamy delight that brings the flavors of Indian cuisine to your table.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 kg Chicken Breast Use boneless chunks or thigh for juiciness.
  • 1 cup Yogurt Substitute with buttermilk if unavailable.
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder Substitute with paprika for less heat.
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala Adjust amount to taste.
  • 2 tsp Ginger-Garlic Paste Use fresh minced ginger and garlic if preferred.
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or Melted Butter Substitute with vegetable oil for a lighter option.
  • 1 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter Use less for a lighter dish if desired.
  • 1 cup Cashews Substitute with soaked almonds if allergic.
  • 1 cup Tomato Puree Canned or fresh tomatoes can be used.
  • 1 tbsp Honey Adjust quantity to taste or substitute with sugar.
  • 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi (Dried Fenugreek Leaves) Omit if in a hurry but recommended for authenticity.
  • 1 cup Cream Can reduce amount for a lighter version.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Blender
  • Heavy-bottomed pot

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Mix chicken pieces in a bowl with yogurt, turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, ginger-garlic paste, ghee, and salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat grill and cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until charred and cooked through.
  3. Blend soaked cashews with a splash of water until smooth to make cashew paste.
  4. Melt butter in a pot, sauté ginger and garlic, and then add turmeric, Kashmiri chili powder, and tomato puree. Cook until sauce thickens.
  5. Add kasuri methi, garam masala, cashew paste, and honey to the sauce. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Introduce grilled chicken to the sauce, mix well, and simmer for another 5-6 minutes, then stir in cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with warm naan or basmati rice, adding a touch of cilantro for a fresh finish.

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