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Butter Chicken

Creamy and mildly spiced tomato-based curry with tender marinated chicken in a rich buttery sauce.

Indian Gluten Free
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Overview

Description

Creamy and mildly spiced tomato-based curry with tender marinated chicken in a rich buttery sauce.

Prep 20 min Cook 40 min Serves 4
Preparation

Ingredients

  • 700 g Chicken thighs
  • 150 g Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 5 cloves Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 2 tsp Garam masala
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 50 g Butter
  • 1 Onion
  • 400 g Chopped tomatoes
  • 200 ml Double cream
  • 1 handful Fresh coriander
Cooking

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut the chicken thighs into large bite-sized pieces and place them into a bowl with yogurt, lemon juice, half the garlic, half the ginger, paprika and garam masala. Mix thoroughly and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. 2
    Preheat the grill or oven to a high temperature and cook the marinated chicken for 12–15 minutes until lightly charred around the edges.
  3. 3
    Meanwhile, melt butter in a large pan over medium heat and cook the finely chopped onion for 8–10 minutes until soft and golden.
  4. 4
    Add the remaining garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  5. 5
    Pour in the chopped tomatoes and simmer for 10–15 minutes until thickened and rich in colour.
  6. 6
    Blend the sauce if desired for a smoother restaurant-style finish, then return it to the pan.
  7. 7
    Stir through the cream and add the grilled chicken pieces along with any resting juices.
  8. 8
    Simmer gently for another 10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the buttery sauce.
  9. 9
    Scatter over fresh coriander and serve with naan bread or steamed basmati rice.