Description
Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, is a globally beloved Indian dish known for its creamy, tomato-based sauce and tender, marinated chicken pieces. It combines rich flavors with aromatic spices, offering a comforting and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
3/4 cup butter or ghee
1 Tbsp. curry powder
2 Tbsp. garam masala
2 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 cup diced yellow onion
3 Tbsp. minced garlic
3 Tbsp. minced ginger
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 28-oz. can crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 cups heavy cream or coconut milk
1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp. lime juice
Rice
Chopped roasted cashews
Coconut flakes
Lime wedges
Instructions
Prepare Ingredients:
Cut chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces.
Dice yellow onion.
Mince garlic and ginger.
Cook Chicken:
Heat butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
Stir in curry powder and garam masala; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
Add chicken pieces; coat in spices and butter.
Cook until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
Add Aromatics:
Stir in diced onion, minced garlic, and minced ginger.
Cook until onions are translucent and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Incorporate Sauces:
Stir in tomato paste until combined.
Add crushed tomatoes and heavy cream (or coconut milk); stir until combined.
Simmer and Season:
Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer mixture, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Season with salt to taste.
Final Touches:
Remove from heat; stir in lime juice.
Serve over rice.
Top with chopped roasted cashews and coconut flakes, if desired.
Serve with lime wedges for squeezing over the dish.
Enjoy your delicious homemade Butter Chicken! 
Notes
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for cream and use oil instead of butter.
- Adjust the chili powder according to your heat preference.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg