Most Delicious Butter Chicken

Name: Most Delicious Butter Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; ½ cup full-fat Greek yogurt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons minced ginger; 3 garlic cloves (minced); 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil; 1 medium yellow onion (diced); ½ teaspoon ground coriander; ½ teaspoon cumin; ¼ cup raw cashews; 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or other sweetener); 1 (15-ounce) can crushed tomatoes; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or ghee); ½ cup heavy cream (or coconut cream); basmati rice; freshly chopped cilantro

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This butter chicken is hands down one of the best chicken recipes! Marinated and spiced chicken simmers in the creamiest, most velvety curry sauce. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!

Updated at: Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:03:58 GMT