Butter Chicken – Restaurant Style

Ready in

30 mins

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

20 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Easy

Calories / Serving

~550 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by RecipeRushR on YouTube
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Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Season Chicken

    Cut 1.5 lb chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces. Toss the chicken with 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp chili powder, and 1 tsp salt until well coated.

  2. Brown Chicken

    Brown the seasoned chicken in 1 tbsp oil over medium-high heat for about , until golden brown. Once browned, set the chicken aside on a plate.

  3. Cook Aromatics

    Lower the heat to medium. Melt 3 tbsp butter in the same pan. Add 1 onion and cook for until softened. Then, add 3 garlic cloves and 1 tbsp ginger, and cook for more.

  4. Prepare Sauce Base

    Stir in 1 tsp garam masala and 1 tsp ground cumin with the aromatics. Pour in a 15 oz can of tomato sauce. Bring to a and cook for , stirring occasionally.

  5. Finish and Simmer

    Stir in 0.75 cup of heavy cream into the sauce. Add the browned chicken pieces back into the pan. for , or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

  6. Serve

    Top the butter chicken with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with basmati rice or warm naan.

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  • No Butter?

    • 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
    • Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
    • Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)

  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)

  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)

  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom

  • No Heavy cream?

    • 3/4 cup whole milk + 1/4 cup melted butter — Good for sauces, not whipping.
    • Equal parts evaporated milk
    • Full-fat coconut milk (1:1) — Adds mild coconut flavor.

  • No Cilantro?

    • Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
    • Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
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