butter chicken

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beulah, MI
Updated on Feb 18, 2026

This is flavorful and easy to make.

prep time 6 Hr
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • MARINADE
  • 2 teaspoons Kashmir chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Garam Masala
  • 2 tablespoons garlic/ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • DISH
  • 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or butter
  • 1 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • basmati rice, for serving
  • Naan bread, for serving
  • cilantro, for serving

How To Make butter chicken

  • Step 1
    Mix the marinade ingredients together and add the chicken pieces and marinade at least 6 hours or overnight
  • Step 2
    Place the ghee into a large saucepan. Add the chicken reserving the marinade. Cook the chicken for around 5 minutes.
  • Step 3
    Mix the reserved marinade with the tomato sauce, heavy cream and brown sugar. Add to the pan with the chicken and simmer for about 20 minutes. Serve with rice, bread and cilantro

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: Indian
Method: Stove Top

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