Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 yellow onion (diced small); 1/4 cup unsalted butter ((56.5 grams)); 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger; 2 cloves garlic; 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (diced into bite-sized pieces (453.6 grams)); 1 tablespoon garam masala (see note 1); 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 8 ounces tomato sauce ((226.8 grams)); 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/4 cup plain yogurt ((56.8 grams)); 1 cup half and half (see note 2 (227 grams)); cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:25min

This Butter Chicken Recipe is so easy and so delicious. It's the perfect weeknight meal. Better than take out, you'll love making this Indian Butter Chicken at home!

Updated at: Fri, 10 Jul 2026 00:01:34 GMT