Description
Indulge in the Best Butter Chicken Recipe Ever (Better Than a Restaurant!), a creamy, rich Indian curry that promises to elevate your dining experience. This dish features tender chicken marinated in aromatic spices, simmered in a luscious tomato-based sauce, and finished with heavy cream for an irresistible flavor. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this recipe offers restaurant-quality taste right from your kitchen. Serve it alongside warm naan or fluffy basmati rice to soak up the delightful sauce. Get ready for seconds as everyone will be asking for more!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 3 tbsp garam masala
- 2 ½ cups chopped onion
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (or ghee)
- Diced tomatoes
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with lemon juice, garlic, garam masala, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat and sauté onions until soft.
- Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant. Stir in spices and diced tomatoes; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken and cook until no longer pink (10-15 minutes).
- Lower heat; stir in heavy cream and finish with butter. Simmer gently for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 240g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Marinating overnight enhances the flavor even more. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper to your preference. Pair with naan or basmati rice for the best experience.