Description
Indulge in this delightful Butter Chicken Recipe (aka Murgh Makhani), a classic Indian dish renowned for its rich, creamy sauce and aromatic spices. This recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, providing a comforting and satisfying experience that captures the essence of home-cooked meals. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can create an impressive dish that will have your family and guests asking for seconds. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice or warm naan for a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons grated garlic
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 14 ounces tomato sauce
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: In a mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs, yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook marinated chicken until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, chili powder, salt, and optional chili flakes; stir until fragrant.
- Combine chicken with sauce: Add tomato sauce and honey to skillet; simmer before returning cooked chicken to the pan.
- Add cream: Reduce heat to low; stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot with rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg