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Butter Chicken (Indian Murgh Makhani)

A creamy, aromatic Indian classic with tender chicken pieces in a rich, buttery tomato sauce - perfect for beginners to Indian cuisine!
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Butter Chicken, Murgh Makhani
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinate 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 908kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cubed
  • 5 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger grated
  • 3 tablespoons plain yogurt unsweetened
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Butter Chicken Sauce

  • 3 medium yellow onion chopped
  • 1⅔ cup unsweetened coconut cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red curry paste optional

For Serving

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

  • Grate the garlic and ginger.
  • Chop the onions.
  • Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Combine the garlic, ginger, yogurt, garam masala, paprika, coriander powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat well.
  • Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  • Heat a pan with the oil.
  • Pour the chicken and marinade into the pan and brown the chicken for 5 to 7 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in the pan and add the onions.
  • Cook the onions for 5 minutes on medium heat until golden, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, coconut cream, tomato paste, sugar, salt, paprika, and red curry paste.
  • Stir and cook on low heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the chicken back in the pan and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  • Serve with white rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 908kcal | Carbohydrates: 67g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 59g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 140mg | Sodium: 1445mg | Potassium: 960mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1276IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 5mg
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