Jul 09 2026
RestaurantsSwahili Village NewarkButter Chicken Recipe

Butter Chicken Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Tender chicken cooked in a creamy tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

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Chicken Marinade

Butter Chicken Sauce

Method

Marinating the Chicken

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice to form a marinade.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the marinade. Coat the chicken well and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 3

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet or pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it’s browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

Making the Sauce

  1. 4

    Sauté Onions

    In the same skillet, add the remaining butter. Add finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5 minutes.

  2. 5

    Add Tomato Puree

    Add the pureed tomatoes to the skillet and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens.

  3. 6

    Spice it Up

    Stir in cumin powder, coriander powder, fenugreek leaves, salt, and sugar. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

  4. 7

    Add Cream and Chicken

    Lower the heat and slowly add the heavy cream while stirring. Add the cooked chicken back to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes to combine the flavors.

Serving

  1. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from heat, garnish with chopped fresh cilantro, and serve hot with rice or naan.

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