Butter Chicken
Mild, buttery and irresistibly creamy - this Indian classic is the one even spice-shy eaters fall for.
- ⏱ 40 min
- 📊 medium
- 🍽 Family
Ingredients
- 700 g chicken thighs
- 400 g tomato puree
- 60 g butter
- 100 ml cream
- 2 tbsp garam masala
Instructions
- Sear spiced chicken until browned; set aside.
- Simmer tomato puree with spices, then blend smooth.
- Return chicken, stir in cream and simmer 10 minutes.
- Swirl in cold butter off the heat and serve with naan.
💡 Chef's tip
Blend the sauce smooth before returning the chicken - that silky texture is the hallmark of a good butter chicken.
Finishing the sauce with cold butter swirled in off the heat (mounting) gives butter chicken its signature glossy richness that simply adding cream cannot.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Protein: 34 g
- Carbs: 12 g
- Fat: 34 g
