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Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 75 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: For Marinating the Chicken :; 1 tablespoon kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) or, alternatively, 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds (see note); 1/4 cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt, store-bought or homemade; 1 tablespoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade; 2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (if using table salt, use half as much); 1 teaspoon kala namak (black salt) (optional, see note); One 1-inch piece fresh ginger (1/2 ounce; 14g), peeled and finely grated; 2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into bite-size, 1-inch pieces; For the Makhani Sauce :; 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) or, alternatively, 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds (see note); 2 whole dried chile de arbol (see note); 1 pod brown cardamom or, alternatively, 1 pod green cardamom (see note); 1 whole clove; 1 tablespoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade; 1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (if using table salt, use half as much); One 28-ounce (800g) can whole fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices (see note); 1 oz (28g) raw cashews (about 12 to 15); 1 1/4 cups water (295ml), divided; 2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil; 1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; One 1-inch piece of ginger (1/2 ounces; 14g), peeled and thinly sliced; 4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped; 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, plus more for drizzling; 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces; Warm long-grain rice, for serving

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

1h 15m

Total Time

1h 30m

This delicious butter chicken recipe features marinated chicken thighs in a creamy makhani sauce with a blend of spices, fire-roasted tomatoes, and cashews. Served over warm long-grain rice, this dish is packed with flavor and sure to become a family favorite. A perfect way to enjoy traditional Indian cuisine at home!

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1 tablespoon kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) or, alternatively, 2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds (see note)

1/4 cup (60ml) plain Greek yogurt, store-bought or homemade

1 tablespoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade

2 teaspoons Diamond Crystal kosher salt (if using table salt, use half as much)

1 teaspoon kala namak (black salt) (optional, see note)

One 1-inch piece fresh ginger (1/2 ounce; 14g), peeled and finely grated

2 pounds (900g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 4), cut into bite-size, 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons kasuri methi (fenugreek leaves) or, alternatively, 1 tablespoon fenugreek seeds (see note)

2 whole dried chile de arbol (see note)

1 pod brown cardamom or, alternatively, 1 pod green cardamom (see note)

1 tablespoon garam masala, store-bought or homemade

1 tablespoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt (if using table salt, use half as much)

One 28-ounce (800g) can whole fire-roasted tomatoes with their juices (see note)

1 oz (28g) raw cashews (about 12 to 15)

1 1/4 cups water (295ml), divided

2 tablespoons (30ml) canola oil or other neutral-flavored oil

1 medium white onion, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch dice

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

One 1-inch piece of ginger (1/2 ounces; 14g), peeled and thinly sliced

4 medium cloves garlic, smashed and roughly chopped

1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream, plus more for drizzling

4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter, cut into 4 pieces

Warm long-grain rice, for serving

Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For Marinating The Chicken

For The Makhani Sauce

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Nutrition Facts

Butter Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

For Marinating The Chicken

For The Makhani Sauce

Steps

Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

Nutrition Facts