Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a popular Indian dish where chicken is cooked in a mildly spiced tomato-based sauce enriched with butter and cream. This recipe provides a simple yet delicious way to prepare this classic dish.
Preparation time
30min
Cooking time
25min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 60 grams butter
- 500 grams chicken breast
- 5 grams chili powder
- 15 grams cilantro
- 120 ml cream
- 5 grams garam masala
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2.5 cm ginger
- 15 ml lemon juice
- 1 onion
- 5 grams salt
- 400 grams tomato puree
- 5 grams turmeric
- 120 ml yogurt
Directions
Step 1
Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
Step 2
In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Add chicken pieces and marinate for at least 1 hour.
Step 3
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and cook until they are soft and translucent.
Step 4
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is no longer pink.
Step 5
Pour in the tomato puree and bring to a simmer. Cook for 20 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 6
Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Step 7
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.