Butter Chicken recipe served on a plate, by Passage To India Restaurant
Jul 17 2026
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Butter Chicken Recipe

Inspired by Passage To India Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

Make Butter Chicken Recipe in just 1h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

1

Marinate the Chicken

In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with yogurt, salt, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and garam masala. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

2

Cook the Chicken

In a large pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.

3

Add Tomato Puree

Stir in the tomato puree and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the mixture thickens and the oil begins to separate.

4

Combine Chicken and Sauce

Add the marinated chicken to the pan, stirring to coat it in the sauce. Cook for 15-20 minutes on medium heat, until the chicken is cooked through.

5

Finish with Cream

Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let the butter chicken simmer for an additional 5 minutes, adjusting salt to taste.

6

Garnish and Serve

Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Serve hot with rice or naan.