Best Butter Chicken Recipe II Butter Chicken recipe

Here is the Best Butter Chicken recipe that's made with some simple ingredients. To make butter chicken, you must follow the recipe exactly.

Butter Chicken recipe

Butter chicken is a popular dish in India. Butter chicken is also called murgh makkani It is a creamy, tomato-based curry that is made with marinated chicken that is cooked in a rich and flavorful sauce. The sauce typically includes ingredients such as tomato puree, cream, butter, and a blend of spices such as ginger, garlic, and a variety of powdered spices like cumin, coriander, and garam masala. This dish is known for its rich and creamy texture, as well as its balance of sweet and savory flavors. It's often served with rice or naan bread. Butter chicken is one of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide, and it's considered a milder version of spicy Indian curries, making it a good option for people who are new to Indian cuisine.

Ingredients:

·  1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

·       1 cup plain yogurt

·       2 tablespoons lemon juice

·       1 tablespoon ginger paste

·       1 tablespoon garlic paste

·       1 teaspoon cumin

·       1 teaspoon coriander

·       1 teaspoon garam masala

·       1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

·       Salt, to taste

·       4 tablespoons butter, divided

·       1 large onion, finely chopped

·       1 cup tomato puree

·       1 cup heavy cream

·       Chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method:

In a bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste, cumin, coriander, garam masala, cayenne pepper, and salt. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and roast until it is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

In a large pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Cook until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomato puree and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

To the pan, add the roasted chicken and the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter. Stir in the heavy cream and cook until the sauce is heated through and the chicken is coated in the sauce.

Garnish with cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.

I hope you enjoy this Butter chicken recipe! Let me know if you have any questions in the comment.