Homemade Butter Chicken (Print-Friendly Version)
Spiced creamy chicken simmered in tomato sauce. Great with warm naan and fluffy rice for a simple meal.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Chicken & Marinade
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680 g boneless chicken thighs, chopped into small pieces
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon sweet paprika
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0.5 teaspoon curry powder
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1 tablespoon Greek yogurt
→ Butter Chicken Sauce
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42 g butter, divided
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45 ml vegetable oil
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6 minced garlic cloves
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1 diced medium onion
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425 g tomato sauce
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1 teaspoon sugar
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste
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0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
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480 ml cream
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0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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0.5 teaspoon curry powder
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15 g chopped fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
→ To Serve
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Naan bread
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Steamed rice
# How to Make It:
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In a bowl, toss together the chicken thighs, salt, garlic powder, sweet paprika, curry powder, and Greek yogurt. Mix it well to coat the chicken, then let it rest for at least 15 minutes.
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In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until it's golden brown and cooked through. Take out the chicken, keeping the oil in the skillet.
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Lower the heat to medium. Put in 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet and pour a little water if you need to scrape up the brown bits. Add minced garlic, diced onion, and a bit of salt. Cook until the onion is soft and smells good.
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Add the tomato sauce and sugar to the skillet. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, then put the chicken back in. Stir in the cream until the sauce is smooth and has an orange tint.
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Mix in cayenne pepper if you'd like heat, garam masala, curry powder, and black pepper. Let it cook gently on low for 10 minutes, stirring now and then so the flavors mingle. Taste and add salt if needed.
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Stir in the remaining butter and let it melt into the sauce for a shiny finish. If you want, add some chopped parsley as a garnish.
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Spoon the butter chicken into a serving dish and enjoy it hot with naan and rice.
# Extra Information:
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For the best flavors, let the chicken marinate longer, even overnight.
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Butter chicken tastes great reheated and can be prepped in advance; the flavors get better after sitting.