Butter Chicken Recipe: Delicious Indian Chicken Makhani

Hey there, foodies!

Let me introduce this loved and adored simple butter chicken recipe – it will satisfy your desire for delicious meal! This Indian favorite dish comes with creamy tomatoes sauce and pillowy soft chicken making it a best bet for family meals or group meals.

 

What is Butter Chicken?

Butter chicken originating from India is known as Murgh Makhani and is famous for its excellent taste. This one is usually prepared with marinated chicken which is cooked in spiced tomato butter sauce, which is then completed with cream. Namely, it has a slight meaty taste with an addition of mild sweetness that makes this dish perfect for rice or Indian bread.

 

Why You’ll Love This Simple Butter Chicken Recipe

Easy to Make: Everyone, regardless of their cooking skills, can make this dish since this recipe is somewhat toned down compared to the classic butter chicken recipe.

 

Flavorful: The spices and the creamy sauce give this dish a very strong flavor that will be hard to forget.

 

Versatile: You can serve it with rice or naan or even have it wrapped in tortillas making it a perfect meal anytime!

 

Key Ingredients for Simple Butter Chicken

To prepare the tasty butter chicken dish, you will require these specific ingredients:

 

• Chicken: Skinless and boneless chicken thighs or breasts are perfect for use in making this dish.

• Yogurt: This tenderising marinade provides an added dip of flavor into the recipe.

• Spices: Some of the spices used normally include garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric and finally red chilli powder for that bit of the spicy flavor.

• Tomato Puree: The base of the sauce, which is tomatoes give the sauce a rich and tang and the Zydeco seasoning give the sauce a wonderful deep and rich flavor.

• Butter: For that vintage richness that butter chicken is famous for.

• Heavy Cream: To create a velvety texture.

• Onion and Garlic: For browning and for added depth of flavor.
  

• Fresh Cilantro: For garnish and freshness.

 

Simple Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (or chicken breast), cut to bite size pieces

• 1 cup plain yogurt

• 2 tablespoons garam masala

• 1 tablespoon cumin

• 1 tablespoon coriander

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1 teaspoon red chilli powder (You can increase or decrease it according to how hot you like your food).
  

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree

• 1 cup heavy cream

• Salt to taste
  

• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

 

Directions:

Prepare the chicken for marinating:

In a large Bowl, Mix yogurt, garam Masala, Cumin, Coriander, Turmeric & Red Chilli Powder. Place the chicken pieces on and stir to cover the pieces. Place the dish covered and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes although leaving it marinate overnight will increase its flavoring.

 

Cook the Chicken:

In a large skillet over medium heat, let 2 tablespoons of butter melt. Stir in the marinated chicken preparation and cook for 6-8 minutes more or until the chicken pieces brown and are cooked well. Take out the chicken and reserve it.

 

Prepare the Sauce:

In the same skillet, remaining 2 tablespoons of butter should be added into the skillet. Cook the onion in it for 5 minutes until it becomes changed its color to become translucent. Including minced garlic and cook for another one minute or until the garlic gets browned.

 

Add Tomato Puree:

Add the tomato puree and let it cook for at least 10 minutes to infuse the flavor.

 

Combine Chicken and Cream:

Put the chicken back into the skillet to heat through. Gradually pour in the heavy cream and mix until combined. Let it simmer for another 5-10 minutes, depending on the desired thickness of the sauce. Season with salt to taste.

 

Garnish and Serve:

Finally garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Best served hot over rice, it can also come with a side of naan for that ultimate comfort food.

 

Tips for the Perfect Butter Chicken

Marinate for Maximum Flavor: However, you do not need to marinade the chicken for too long, as longer marinading time will result to more flavorful chicken. If the time will allow it, marinate preferably for at least a whole night.

 

Adjust the Spice Level: You can according to your taste reduce the amount of red chilli powder used in the recipe. You can also serve a pinch of sugar which helps in neutralizing the hot taste of the internally consumed food.

 

Use Fresh Ingredients: Using fresh garlic, fresh ginger and fresh coriander will definitely add much flavor to your butter chicken.

 

Make It Ahead: This dish can equally be prepared ahead of time and kept for some days in the refrigerator. The flavors will only gain even more depth, which is why it may be perfect for meal prepping.

 

Conclusion

This is restaurant-style butter chicken recipe at home with just a few ingredients and spices. It contains a lot of thick cream and just the thought of that creamy sauce being poured over succulent chicken specially prepared for friends and family is exciting. So whether you fancy cooking something easy for yourself during the everyday dinner or prepare a dinner for guests, this butter chicken will not let you down!

 

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