Melt-in-Your-Mouth Butter Chicken Delight
This butter chicken recipe features tender marinated chicken simmered in a creamy tomato sauce, creating a dish that is rich and flavorful. Perfect for serving with rice or naan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thighs chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons garam masala spice blend
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger grated
- 1 can crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- to taste fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- for serving cooked basmati rice or warm naan
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken and coat well, then refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 8-10 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add remaining butter, then sauté onion for 5-7 minutes until soft. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for another 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat, add heavy cream and sugar, stirring to combine. Return chicken to skillet and simmer for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot with basmati rice or naan.
Notes
Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the flavor.