Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
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- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 2.5cm pieces
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 150ml double cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with lemon juice, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, cumin, and salt. Mix well, ensuring all the chicken is coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan or wok over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened and golden brown, about 5-7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground coriander and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant. Be careful not to burn the spices!
- Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir to coat in the sauce. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Stir in the double cream and butter. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice, naan bread, or your favourite side dishes.
Notes
A surprisingly straightforward homemade butter chicken recipe that’s incredibly flavourful and easy to make. This recipe brings the taste of your favourite Indian takeaway right into your own kitchen – without the hefty price tag or the mystery ingredients.