Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 Tablespoons plain Greek yogurt; 1 Tablespoon white vinegar (or apple cider vinegar); 3 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed); 1- inch piece fresh ginger (peeled and grated); 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 to 1 1/2-inch chunks); Olive oil cooking spray; 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil (or light olive oil); 1 onion (diced); 4 cloves garlic (peeled and crushed); 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek; 1 Tablespoon light brown sugar (lightly packed); 15 ounces plain tomato sauce; 1 cup heavy whipping cream; Fresh cilantro leaves (for garnish); Red onion (for garnish); Prepared rice (for serving); Naan bread (for serving)

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Butter Chicken is one of the most popular Indian curry recipes around. It has seasoned chicken pieces soaked in a delicious creamy and rich curry sauce made in the comfort of your own home.

Updated at: Thu, 06 Nov 2025 05:46:45 GMT