Tantalize your taste buds with our collection of easy butter chicken recipes, curated to cater to a range of preferences and skill levels. From the classic and authentic North Indian dish to modern fusion variations, our recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will transport you to culinary heaven. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you towards creating a restaurant-quality butter chicken right in your own kitchen. Get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure as we explore the diverse world of butter chicken recipes.
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CREAMY LEMON BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, paprika, salt, pepper, unsalted butter, garlic, heavy cream, parmesan cheese, lemon, fresh baby spinach, dried thyme, chicken broth
Provided by Tasty
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Season chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large oven-proof skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken, skin-side down, and sear both sides until golden brown. Drain excess fat and set aside.
- Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in the skillet. Add garlic, stir until fragrant, then add chicken broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, lemon juice, thyme, and stir. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Stir in spinach, simmer until spinach has wilted and the sauce has thickened.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Bake at 400˚F (200˚C) for 25 minutes.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 713 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 47 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 4 grams
HOMEMADE BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, plain yogurt, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, garam masala, salt, turmeric, cumin, butter, onion, tomato puree, ginger garlic paste, cardamom pods, ground cloves, chili powder, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, cream, naan bread, cooked rice, Chopped fresh parsley
Provided by Evelyn Liu
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- On a cutting board, slice the chicken into bite size pieces.
- Combine the chicken with the yogurt, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cumin and mix to coat well.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven 430˚F (220˚C).
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto bamboo skewers, then place them over a baking tray lined with parchment paper, making sure there is space underneath the chicken to help distribute the heat more evenly.
- Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onions and tomato purée, until tender but not browned.
- Add the garlic ginger paste, cardamom pods, cloves, chili powder, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric and fry for about 30 seconds to release their aromatics and flavor, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the cream and mix well with the onion and spices.
- When the cream mixture is bubbling, add in the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve with naan bread and rice and garnish with parsley.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 7 grams
HOW TO MAKE THE CREAMIEST BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Butter chicken is a traditional North Indian dish also known as murgh makhani. The dish gets its name from the generous amount of butter (makhan) used in the recipe, but also from the smooth, silken, butter-like texture of the gravy used to simmer the chicken. Butter chicken is thought to have originated in restaurants in order to use up leftovers of tandoori chicken, an extremely popular dish. Like all Indian recipes, there are countless versions of butter chicken, all with nuanced variations. This is our favorite recipe for the Indian classic.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 4h30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 46
Steps:
- Make the garam masala: Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, blcak peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and nutmeg to a medium skillet. Toast over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, but not burnt. Transfer the toasted spices to a plate and let cool.
- Transfer the spices to an electric spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind into a fine powder. The garam masala will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for several months.
- Make the ginger-garlic paste: Add the ginger, garlic, oil, and salt to a small food processor or blender and process into a smooth paste, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
- Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, 2 teaspoons garam masala, the turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, lemon juice, Kashmiri red chile powder, and Greek yogurt until well combined. Add the chicken and toss to coat, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but ideally overnight.
- Add the wooden skewers to a large baking dish. Cover with enough water to completely submerge, then soak for at least 1 hour.
- When ready to cook the chicken, arrange an oven rack in the highest position. Turn the oven to broil on high. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
- Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers and set on the wire rack, spacing evenly. Broil for 15 minutes, until evenly browned and cooked through, turning the skewers every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Let cool slightly before removing chicken from the skewers. Set aside.
- While the chicken cooks, make the gravy: In a large, high-walled skillet, melt together the butter and the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, cardamom pod, bay leaf, cloves, green chiles, and turmeric and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add the ground cumin, Kashmiri red chile powder, ground coriander, and 1½ teaspoons of garam masala and stir for 1 minute, until well combined.
- Add the crushed tomatoes, cashews, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes are a deeper, dark red color and the cashews are soft.
- Transfer the tomato mixture to a high-powered blender. Add ½ cup water and blend until completely smooth, adding up to ½ cup more water if needed. If your blender is not high-powered, strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve after blending for a smoother texture.
- Wipe the pan clean, then return the gravy to the pan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, the sugar, and the cooked chicken. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through. Stir in the heavy cream and fenugreek and season with more salt to taste.
- Garnish the butter chicken with cilantro and serve with your choice of basmati rice, onion kulcha, naan, roti, or paratha.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 895 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 18 grams
EASY INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN
This is a recipe I have perfected over the years and passed onto many others. The sauce is perfect when creamy and not too thick or too thin. The level of salt and spices can be suited to your taste. Garam and tandoori masala can be found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store.
Provided by mn
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian
Time 1h
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Melt a few tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat along with the tomato sauce, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in caramelized onions.
- While the sauce is simmering, toss cubed chicken breast with vegetable oil until coated, then season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.
- Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Once done, add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 302.9 mg, Fat 82.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 48.4 g, Sodium 1461 mg, Sugar 4.6 g
INSTANT POT BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
This Instant Pot butter chicken recipe is so flavorful and easy to make, it will definitely land on your weeknight meal list. In under an hour, you will have perfectly tender chicken covered in a rich curry sauce. Serve over basmati rice, with garlic naan on the side, to complete this yummy dish.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- On a cutting board, pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Season chicken on both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and black pepper to taste. Set aside.
- Set Instant Pot to high on the sauté setting. Melt the butter in the pot, then add the onion and sauté until it begins to soften, 4 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook until softened, stirring occasionally, 2 minutes.
- Add the remaining 3 teaspoons salt, the paprika, garam masala, and curry powder. Cook, stirring, until the spices are aromatic and toasted, about 1 minute.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and the chicken and stir to combine. Place the lid on the Instant Pot and seal to close. Set the machine to pressure cook on high and cook for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the Instant Pot and let it vent naturally for 10 minutes. Then turn the quick release seal to "vent" and allow any remaining steam to vent.
- Remove the lid. Using tongs, transfer the chicken to a cutting board. When cool enough to handle, cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Set the machine to high on the sauté setting. Cook sauce until it is reduced by half, 10-15 minutes.
- . Add the yogurt to the sauce and stir to combine. Return the chicken to the pot and stir to coat completely with sauce.
- Serve chicken with basmati rice and naan and garnish with cilantro.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 591 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 28 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 61 grams, Sugar 15 grams
SLOW COOKER BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: chicken breasts, salt, pepper, curry powder, garam masala, chili powder, onion, garlic cloves, tomato puree, natural yogurt, coconut milk, butter, rice, coriander
Provided by Ellie Holland
Categories Dinner
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a slow cooker, throw in all the ingredients and mix to combine.
- Place the lid on and cook on high for 4 hours.
- Serve with rice and fresh coriander.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 648 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 42 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 52 grams, Sugar 6 grams
EASY BUTTER CHICKEN
This simple but impressive recipe produces succulent chicken that is perfect for any sauce or just the pan drippings poured over top. Enjoy!
Provided by Alison
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper and tarragon; drizzle with lemon juice. Set aside.
- Place an oven proof skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and melt the butter. Place the chicken in the dish, turning to coat both sides. Cover the chicken with a sheet of parchment paper, and then cover with a lid.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.6 calories, Carbohydrate 0.5 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 140.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g
FAMOUS BUTTER CHICKEN
Chicken breasts are dipped in beaten eggs and cracker crumbs, then baked with butter. These chicken breast are really tender and moist. Excellent flavor! I never have leftovers.
Provided by HAULBUR
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Breaded
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker crumbs with garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the crumb mixture to coat.
- Arrange coated chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place pieces of butter around the chicken.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.5 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 222.4 mg, Fat 31.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 16.6 g, Sodium 639.2 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
EASY BUTTER CHICKEN
Fancy a healthy version of your favourite Friday night chicken curry? The chicken can be marinaded the day before so you can get ahead on your prep
Provided by Jennifer Joyce
Categories Dinner, Main course, Supper
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients with some seasoning. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with the marinade. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hr or overnight.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, green chilli, ginger and some seasoning. Fry on a medium heat for 10 mins or until soft.
- Add the spices with the tomato purée, cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant, then add the stock and marinated chicken. Cook for 15 mins, then add any remaining marinade left in the bowl. Simmer for 5 mins, then sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Serve with rice, naan bread, chutney, coriander and lime wedges, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 37 grams protein, Sodium 0.6 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- To make the chicken extra tender, marinate it in the yogurt mixture for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- If you don't have a tandoor oven, you can cook the chicken in a preheated oven at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- To make the butter chicken sauce, be sure to use a good quality butter and heavy cream. This will give the sauce a rich and creamy flavor.
- If you want a spicier butter chicken, add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to the sauce.
- Serve the butter chicken with basmati rice or naan bread for a complete meal.
Conclusion:
This easy butter chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. Serve it with basmati rice or naan bread for a complete meal that your family and friends will love.
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