Butter Chicken Recipe
Tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.
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Ingredients
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Marinade
Sauce
Method
Marinade Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 2
Add Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Ensure the chicken is well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
Cooking the Sauce
- 3
- 4
Add Pureed Tomatoes
Stir in the pureed tomatoes and cook for about 10-15 minutes until the oil starts to separate from the mixture.
- 5
Combine with Chicken
Add the marinated chicken to the sauce and cook for about 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through.
- 6
Finish with Cream
Stir in the heavy cream and sugar, then add the fenugreek leaves. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- 7
Garnish and Serve
Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro, and serve hot with rice or naan.