Butter Chicken Recipe

Name: Butter Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 28 oz boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces); 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced ); 1 tablespoon ginger (minced, or finely grated); 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (recommend Kashmiri); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 tablespoons ghee (or 1 tbs butter + 1 tbs oil); 1 large onion (sliced or chopped); 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic (minced); 1 tablespoon ginger (minced or finely grated); 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 14 oz crushed tomatoes; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to your taste preference (use Kashmiri)); 1 1/4 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 1 cup thickened cream (heavy or evaporated milk to save calories); 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi (or dried fenugreek leaves)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Butter Chicken is creamy and easy to make right at home, in one pan with simple ingredients! Full of incredible flavours, it rivals any Indian restaurant! Aromatic golden chicken pieces in an incredible creamy curry sauce, this Butter Chicken recipe is one of the best you will try!

Updated at: Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:07:56 GMT