Ready in

50 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

30 min

Serving

4 People
Butter Chicken – Home Style

Recipe Summary

All Ingredients - For Chicken Marinade

  1. Boneless chicken 500 g
  2. Yogurt (curd) ½ cup
  3. Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
  4. Red chili powder 1 tsp
  5. Turmeric powder ¼ tsp
  6. Salt 1 tsp
  7. Lemon juice 1 tbsp

All Ingredients - For Gravy

  1. Butter 2 tbsp
  2. Oil 1 tbsp
  3. Bay leaf 1
  4. Green cardamom 2
  5. Onion (finely chopped) 1 medium
  6. Tomato puree 1½ cups
  7. Kashmiri red chili powder 1 tsp
  8. Coriander powder 1 tsp
  9. Garam masala ½ tsp
  10. Fresh cream ¼ cup
  11. Sugar or honey 1 tsp
  12. Salt to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, spices, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well and rest for 20 minutes (or up to 8 hours refrigerated for deeper flavor).

Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add marinated chicken and cook on medium heat for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until lightly charred and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

Step 3: Prepare the Gravy Base

In the same pan, add butter. Add whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom) and chopped onion. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until onions turn soft and lightly golden.

Step 4: Add Tomato Puree & Spices

Add tomato puree, Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook on medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens and butter begins to separate.

Step 5: Blend (Optional but Recommended)

Let the gravy cool slightly, then blend into a smooth paste. Return it to the pan for a restaurant-style texture.

Step 6: Combine Chicken & Finish

Add cooked chicken to the gravy. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in fresh cream, garam masala, and sugar. Cook for 2–3 minutes on low heat. Serve hot with naan or rice.

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