Jul 17 2026
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Butter Chicken Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Bell Tower
Time40m
Serves4

with Premade Naan and Papadam

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Ingredients

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Butter Chicken Ingredients

Method

Butter Chicken Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

  2. 2

    Cook the Onions

    In a large pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.

  3. 3

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook for another minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are no longer pink.

  5. 5

    Add Spices and Tomato Puree

    Stir in the garam masala, cumin, coriander, salt, and red chili powder. Add the tomato puree and mix well.

  6. 6

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  7. 7

    Add Cream

    Stir in the cream and butter, and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Serve hot with premade naan and papadam.

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