India • Main course

Butter Chicken

Make butter chicken at home with measured ingredients and clear, individual cooking steps. An original BestFoodBook home-kitchen adaptation inspired by India's cuisine.

Savory
Prep30 min
Cook35 min
Servings4

Method

  1. 01

    Step 1

    Mix chicken with yogurt, half the garam masala, cumin, chilli and lemon juice; refrigerate 30 minutes.

  2. 02

    Step 2

    Spread chicken on a lined tray and roast at 220°C for 15–18 minutes, until it reaches 74°C.

  3. 03

    Step 3

    Melt butter in a deep pan; fry onion for 8 minutes, then garlic and ginger for 1 minute.

  4. 04

    Step 4

    Add passata, remaining garam masala and salt. Simmer 15 minutes; blend carefully if a smooth sauce is preferred.

  5. 05

    Step 5

    Add cooked chicken, cream and crushed fenugreek. Simmer 5 minutes and serve hot.

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Nutrition

Nutrition has not been calculated for this recipe.

Editorial recipe. Preparation may vary by region; not independently kitchen-tested.

Source: BestFoodBook original editorial recipe; not kitchen-tested