Bollywood Butter Chicken recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jun 08 2026
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Bollywood Butter Chicken Recipe

Inspired by JOEY Kelowna
Time1h
Serves4

aromatic basmati rice, grilled naan

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Ingredients

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Butter Chicken

Aromatic Basmati Rice

Grilled Naan

Method

Butter Chicken

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, and salt. Add chicken thighs, coating them well. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

  2. 2

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden. Stir in ginger and garlic, cooking for another minute. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned.

  3. 3

    Make the Sauce

    Pour in tomato puree and simmer for about 15 minutes. Then, add heavy cream and cook until the sauce thickens. Adjust salt to taste.

Aromatic Basmati Rice

  1. 4

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rice, water, salt, cloves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender.

Grilled Naan

  1. 5

    Prepare the Dough

    In a bowl, dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let it sit for 10 minutes. In another bowl, mix flour and salt. Add yeast mixture and yogurt to the flour, kneading until smooth. Let rise for 1 hour.

  2. 6

    Cook the Naan

    Preheat a grill or skillet. Divide dough into balls and roll out. Cook on the grill for 2-3 minutes on each side, brushing with melted butter before serving.

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