Indian Butter Chicken Recipe

4.89 from 36 votes

This easy Indian Butter Chicken is so creamy, tender, and delicious!

Prep Time5

Cook Time25

Marinade Time3

Total Time3 30

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Indian

Servings:

Add the yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, cumin, salt, and peppers in a large Ziplock bag. Gently smush the spices into the yogurt to combine, then add the chicken pieces to the bag, massaging to coat it in the spiced yogurt.
¾ cup full-fat plain yogurt, 2 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1 tbsp Garam Masala Indian spice, 1 tsp ground turmeric, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp kosher salt, ¼ tsp ground black pepper, ¼ tsp ground cayenne pepper, 1½ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Seal the Ziplock bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or overnight.
In a large skillet, melt the butter (or ghee) over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the coated chicken pieces in the skillet for 2-4 minutes, flipping once, until the outside of the chicken is a light golden brown.
3 tbsp unsalted butter
Add the tomato sauce, cream, tomato paste, and sugar to the skillet, then stir until well combined. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
8 oz. tomato sauce, 1 cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp tomato paste, ½ tbsp granulated sugar
Serve garnished with cilantro.
fresh cilantro