How do I cook butter chicken?

Indulge in the rich flavors of Indian cuisine with our 'Butter Chicken' recipe. Succulent chicken pieces in a creamy tomato-based sauce awaits!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I cook butter chicken. Items include: Turmeric powder Chicken Yogurt Lemon juice Ginger-garlic paste Chili powder Salt Oil Butter Onion Garam masala Cumin powder Coriander powder Tomato puree Heavy cream

Turmeric powder 1 teaspoon
Chicken 1 lb
Yogurt 1 cup
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon
Chili powder 1 teaspoon
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Oil 2 tablespoons
Butter 2 tablespoons
Onion 1
Garam masala 1 teaspoon
Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
Coriander powder 1 teaspoon
Tomato puree 1 cup
Heavy cream 1/2 cup

Take note
Important warning: Be prepared for irresistible aromas wafting through your kitchen. Your taste buds might throw a party!

1

Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, mix 1 lb of chicken pieces (boneless, skinless) with 1 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

2

Cook the marinated chicken

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until it's browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.

3

Make the buttery tomato sauce

In the same pan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add 1 finely chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in 2 teaspoons of ginger-garlic paste, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of cumin powder, and 1 teaspoon of coriander powder. Cook for 2 minutes.

4

Blend and simmer

Transfer the onion and spice mixture to a blender. Add 1 cup of tomato puree and blend until smooth. Return the mixture to the pan and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup of heavy cream and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

5

Add the chicken and finish cooking

Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Season with salt to taste. Serve the Butter Chicken with steamed rice or naan bread for a complete meal.