How do I make indian butter chicken with a spicy kick?

Take your taste buds on a fiery adventure with our spicy Indian Butter Chicken recipe. Add an extra kick to this mouthwatering dish and spice up your mealtime!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make Indian Butter Chicken with a spicy kick. Items include: Chicken Yogurt Lemon juice Paprika Turmeric Cayenne pepper Garam masala Ground cumin Salt Oil Butter Onion Garlic Ginger paste Tomato puree Heavy cream Fresh cilantro

Chicken 500g
Yogurt 1 cup
Lemon juice 2 tablespoons
Paprika 1 tablespoon
Turmeric 1 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon
Garam masala 2 teaspoons
Ground cumin 1 teaspoon
Salt 1 teaspoon
Oil 2 tablespoons
Butter 2 tablespoons
Onion 1
Garlic 4 cloves
Ginger paste 1 tablespoon
Tomato puree 1 cup
Heavy cream 1 cup
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Take note
Handle the spicy ingredients with caution and taste-test along the way to adjust the heat level to your liking.

1

Marinate the chicken

In a bowl, combine 500g of chicken pieces, 1 cup of yogurt, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of turmeric, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon of garam masala, 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.

2

Sear the chicken

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

3

Prepare the spicy sauce

In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons of butter, 1 finely chopped onion, and 4 cloves of minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is softened and aromatic. Stir in 1 tablespoon of ginger paste, 1 tablespoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala. Cook for another minute to release the flavors.

4

Simmer and finish the dish

Return the seared chicken to the skillet with the sauce. Pour in 1 cup of tomato puree and 1 cup of heavy cream. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the flavors have melded together. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.