Butter Chicken Recipe
One bite of this easy butter chicken recipe, and you'll understand why it's one of the most popular foods in the world. I replicate traditional recipes using a slow cooking method to achieve bold flavor. Paired with fluffy rice and naan bread, it’s rich, comforting, and perfect for cozy nights or impressing guests.
- Time: 120 min
- Servings: 6
Source: Nick's Kitchen
Ingredients
- Greek yogurt
- tablespoon lemon juice
- tablespoon neutral oil, divided
- tablespoon garlic paste
- tablespoon ginger paste
- teaspoon kosher salt
- teaspoon garam masala
- teaspoon Kashmiri chili powder
- teaspoon ground cumin
- teaspoon ground coriander
- teaspoon dried methi
- pound boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 2-inch pieces
- tablespoon unsalted butter
- stick Indian cinnamon
- green cardamom pod
- black cardamom pod
- whole clove
- green chilies
- tomato puree
- water
- kosher salt
- tablespoon heavy cream
- sugar )
- charcoal
- teaspoon ghee or neutral oil
- fresh cilantro
- fresh methi
- naan or papadam
- steamed basmati rice