Butter Chicken Delight
This butter chicken recipe brings together tender chicken and a creamy, spiced sauce that’s comforting and full of flavor. Perfect for family dinners!
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup plain yogurt full fat
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper or chili powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp grated ginger fresh
- 2 cloves garlic crushed
- 1.5 lb chicken thigh fillets cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp ghee or butter, or 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 cup tomato passata aka tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream or thickened cream
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1.25 tsp salt
- cups basmati rice for serving
- cups cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- For a creamier sauce, mix the marinade ingredients—yogurt, lemon juice, and spices—together in a bowl. It smells amazing!
- Combine the marinade with the chicken pieces. Cover and let it rest in the fridge for at least 3 hours, or overnight for the best flavor.
- In a large frying pan, heat the ghee over high heat. Add the chicken straight from the marinade; don't wipe it off, as the spices cling beautifully.
- Cook the chicken for about 3 minutes until it turns opaque; it will not brown fully due to the marinade.
- Stir in the tomato passata, heavy cream, sugar, and salt. Let the sauce simmer on low for 20 minutes, enhancing the aroma in your kitchen.
- Serve warm, garnished with cilantro if desired, alongside fragrant basmati rice.
Notes
This butter chicken recipe is a crowd-pleaser with its rich, velvety sauce. You can also try adding some fresh spinach for an extra layer of flavor!