Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter Chicken Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   In a large bowl, season the boneless chicken tenders with salt, garam masala, and half of the minced garlic. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes for maximum flavor.

2. 2

   Cook the Chicken

   In a large skillet or pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. 3

   Sauté Aromatics

   In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of butter. Once melted, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add the remaining minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

4. 4

   Make the Sauce

   Add the tomato puree to the pan, stirring well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for about 5 minutes. Stir in the heavy cream, sugar, and the remaining garam masala. Let it cook for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce becomes creamy.

5. 5

   Combine Chicken with Sauce

   Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for an additional 5 minutes on low heat to meld the flavors. Adjust seasoning with additional salt if needed.

6. 6

   Serve

   Garnish the butter chicken with chopped cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.