Description
Indian Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, is a delightful dish that encapsulates the essence of Indian cuisine with its creamy tomato sauce and aromatic spices. This comforting recipe features tender chicken coated in a rich buttery sauce, making it perfect for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners. The blend of spices creates a harmonious flavor profile that will impress even the most discerning palates. Whether enjoyed over fluffy basmati rice or paired with warm naan, Indian Butter Chicken is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 teaspoons ginger (grated)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 pounds chicken breast (cut into chunks)
- 1 can coconut milk (14 ounces)
- Rice or naan for serving
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted.
- Sauté diced onion for about 3–4 minutes until softened, then add ginger and garlic, cooking for another 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in garam masala and chili powder; toast for 1–2 minutes.
- Add chicken chunks to the skillet, browning them on all sides for about 5–7 minutes.
- Mix in tomato paste and red curry paste; cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and black pepper, then pour in coconut milk, stirring well.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 482
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 84mg