Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy delight of Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani), a beloved dish that brings the essence of Indian cuisine to your home. This recipe features tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, simmered to perfection in a luscious tomato-based sauce enriched with butter and cream. The vibrant flavors and inviting aroma make it ideal for family dinners or special occasions, ensuring a restaurant-quality experience right at your dining table. Pair it with fluffy basmati rice or soft garlic naan for a complete meal that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs (cubed)
- ½ cup dahi (yogurt)
- 1 small yellow onion (chopped)
- 4 tablespoons butter (divided)
- 14 oz canned tomatoes
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- Spices: garam masala, turmeric, cumin, Kashmiri chili powder
Instructions
- Marinate cubed chicken in dahi, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, green chili (optional), garam masala, turmeric, ground cumin, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat two tablespoons of butter in a skillet; sauté onions until golden brown.
- Add whole spices, cook until fragrant; stir in ground spices and tomato products. Simmer to thicken.
- Cook marinated chicken separately until browned; blend the sauce until smooth.
- Combine chicken with sauce, simmer briefly, then stir in heavy cream and kasuri methi before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skilleting
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 115mg