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Authentic Butter Chicken

Authentic Butter Chicken Recipe

5 from 1 vote
This Authentic Butter Chicken recipe will make you feel like you are at your favorite Indian restaurant. It's creamy, savory, and incredibly flavorful!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Marinate Time 2 hours
Servings: 8
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 357
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For The Chicken
For The Sauce
For Serving
  • chopped cilantro, for garnish
  • naan bread, for serving *not included in nutrition calculation
  • cooked rice, for serving *not included in nutrition calculation

Method
 

Marinate the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, Indian seasoning, and salt.
  2. Add chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the marinated chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Prepare the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, add the remaining oil. Sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
  2. Stir in Indian seasoning, cooking for about a minute.
  3. Add crushed tomatoes, heavy cream, and butter. Simmer for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, coating it in the creamy sauce. Simmer for an additional 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Garnish with fresh cilantro, serve with rice and naan bread. Enjoy!

Notes

Store & Reheat

As a general rule of thumb, anything that has a sauce tends to store and reheat well. That’s another reason I love this recipe! You can thank the delicious sauce for not drying out your chicken!

Store

Fridge: Transfer the dish to a large glass storage container with an airtight lid. Allow it to cool to room temperature before securing the lid (about 30-45 minutes; the exact time depends on the amount of meat). Store in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze the dish for up to 3 months. Place the dish in the fridge to thaw overnight for best results.

Reheat

Microwave: Place the dish in a microwave-safe dish, cover, and microwave on high for 1-3 minutes or until heated through. If reheating larger amounts, stir halfway through to warm it evenly.*
Stovetop: Place butter chicken in a pot over medium-high heat. Once the sauce is simmering, reduce to medium-low and cover for 5-7 minutes or until heated through. Stir occasionally.*
Oven: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place the dish in an oven-safe dish, cover it with foil, and cook for 10-15 minutes.* This is a great option to keep the food warm for a crowd!
* Total time depends on the amount you are reheating.