Description
Indulge in the Best Butter Chicken Recipe Ever (Better Than a Restaurant!), a rich and creamy Indian curry that transforms your kitchen into a culinary haven. This dish features tender chicken simmered in a spiced tomato cream sauce, delivering layers of flavor that are sure to impress family and friends alike. With its easy preparation and minimal effort, it’s perfect for any occasion—whether it’s a cozy dinner at home or a festive gathering. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy basmati rice, and watch as this comforting classic becomes the star of your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp garam masala
- 2 ½ cups chopped onion
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or ghee)
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with lemon juice, garlic, garam masala, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
- Stir in spices and cook for an additional two minutes.
- Pour in diced tomatoes and simmer for five minutes.
- Incorporate marinated chicken; cook until browned (10-15 minutes).
- Reduce heat, add cream and butter; simmer gently for five minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro if desired, and serve hot with naan or rice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: For a healthier variation, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk or yogurt. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper according to your taste preference.