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Indulgent Butter Chicken Recipe with Rich Flavor

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A rich, creamy Indian-inspired dish with tender marinated chicken simmered in a buttery tomato sauce, perfect with rice or naan.

Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

  • 1½ lbs chicken thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

For the Sauce:

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 tsp grated ginger
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Pinch of chili powder
  • 1½ cups tomato purée
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tbsp butter (more for finishing)
  • 1 tsp fenugreek leaves (optional)
  • Salt and sugar to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine marinade ingredients and coat chicken. Marinate 2+ hours.
  2. Sear chicken in batches until lightly browned. Set aside.
  3. Sauté onion in butter until soft. Add garlic and ginger, cook 1 minute.
  4. Add spices and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato purée and simmer 10 minutes.
  5. Blend sauce if desired for smoothness. Return to pan.
  6. Stir in cream and butter. Simmer 5 minutes.
  7. Add chicken, cook 8–10 minutes. Finish with fenugreek leaves and serve.

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Use coconut milk for dairy-free version. Adjust spice to taste.

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