Rich and Creamy Butter Chicken

Name: Rich and Creamy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 kg boneless, skinless chicken thighs (cut into chunks); Juice from 1 lemon; 1 1/2 cups plain full-fat yogurt; 2 tsp salt; 1 1/4 tsp chili powder; 1 1/4 tsp cumin; 1 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1 1/4 tsp coriander; 1 1/4 tsp garam masala; 3 cloves garlic (minced or grated); 1-2 tbs ginger (minced or grated); 1 tbs ghee ((butter is fine if you don't have ghee)); 1 tsp nutmeg; 1 1/2 tsp cumin; 1 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp chili powder; 2 cloves garlic (minced or grated); 2 tbs ginger (minced or grated); 2 1/4 cups tomato passata ((may also be called tomato puree; NOT tomato paste)); 2 1/4 cups cream ((can use whole milk or combination of the two)); 2 tbs honey; 1/4 cup Butter

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h

Fabulous butter chicken, created right in your own kitchen! Rich, creamy, and full of flavor, you'll love being able to cook up this famous Indian curry to serve at your table! Perfect served with hot basmati rice or naan.

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:18:58 GMT