Indian Butter Chicken

Name: Indian Butter Chicken
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into roughly 1-inch cubes; 1/4 cup full-fat plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste; 1 teaspoon dried coriander; 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Lal Mirch; 1 teaspoon cumin; Salt to taste; 8 to 10 whole cashews; 8 to 10 whole almonds; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 (15-ounce) can canned diced tomatoes; 2 tablespoons dried coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground Garam Masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground Kashmiri Lal Mirch; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup water; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 1/2 tablespoon Kasuri Methi; Cooked rice, roti, or naan bread

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:30min

Simmer hunks of tender chicken in a buttery tomato sauce punctuated by lots of spices and herbs for a delicious, hearty meal. It's easier than you might think to make this classic at home!

Updated at: Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:25:30 GMT