Rich, creamy, and full of spices, this Butter Chicken recipe is easy to make at home. Juicy chicken in a flavorful sauce — perfect for dinner without ordering from a restaurant.
Butter Chicken
Ingredients
Instructions
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Marinate the chicken
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Place the chicken cubes in a large bowl.
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Add minced garlic, grated ginger, ginger powder, turmeric, paprika, curry, cumin, Greek yogurt, and lemon juice.
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Mix until the chicken is fully coated and colorful.
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Cook the chicken
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Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Add the marinated chicken and sauté until it develops a golden, appealing color.
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Remove the chicken and set aside.
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Prepare the aromatic base
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In the same pan, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and a piece of ginger.
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Sauté for 2 minutes until the onion softens and slightly colors.
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Sprinkle a little salt and add the same spices used for marinating the chicken.
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Sauté for an additional minute to release the flavors.
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Build the sauce
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Add tomato paste and ½ cup water to the pan.
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Cook until the onion softens completely.
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Mash the onion mixture slightly for a smoother sauce.
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Combine chicken and cream
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Pour in 1 cup of liquid cream.
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well.
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Let it simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully coated.
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Serve
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Taste and adjust salt if needed.
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Serve hot with rice, naan, or your favorite side.
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