Easy Butter Chicken
About this recipe
Butter chicken is a beloved dish known for its rich and creamy sauce, perfectly spiced to tantalize your taste buds. This easy version simplifies the process without sacrificing flavor, making it accessible for home cooks.
In this recipe, chicken breast is marinated and cooked in a buttery, spiced sauce that includes aromatic ingredients like garam masala and ginger, resulting in a comforting meal that's perfect over rice.
Ingredient notes
- The recipe calls for 2 lbs of chicken breast, which is approximately 907 grams.
- You can adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.
- The recipe uses 14 oz (about 396 g) of tomato sauce, which is included in the ingredients list.
Tips from Tasty’s video
- Marinate the chicken for 15 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the meat with flavor.
- Browning the chicken in butter adds depth to the dish, so don't skip this step!
- Simmering the chicken in the sauce for 10-15 minutes ensures it's cooked through and absorbs the flavors.
Good to know
- How long should I marinate the chicken?
- Marinate the chicken breast for 15 minutes.
- What do I serve with butter chicken?
- Serve the butter chicken garnished with cilantro on top of rice.
No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to Tasty: watch the original on YouTube.
The recipe
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Marinate chicken breast in chili powder, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- 2
Brown chicken in 2 tbsp of butter, remove and set aside.
- 3
Melt another 2 tbsp of butter over medium heat, add onions, garlic, garam masala, grated ginger, chili powder, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- 4
Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Add the water and cream, bring back to a simmer. Return the chicken and simmer covered for another 10-15 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the last 2 tbsp of butter and additional salt and pepper to taste.
- 6
Serve garnished with cilantro on top of rice.
Credit where it’s due: this recipe was transcribed from Tasty’s original video on YouTube. Follow them there — it’s their dish.
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