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butter chicken recipe

Easy Indian Creamy Butter Chicken Recipe

Indulge in a creamy, aromatic butter chicken with tender tandoori-marinated chicken in a rich tomato sauce, perfect for a satisfying Indian dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1/4 pound butter melted
  • 1 can tomato sauce 20 ounce
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 1/4 liter whipping cream
  • as needed water for consistency
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
  • to taste minced red or green chili peppers
  • to taste minced ginger for sautéing
  • to taste fresh cilantro
  • 1 pound chicken breasts marinated in tandoori paste

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • barbecue grill
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Marinate chicken breasts in tandoori paste for at least 30 minutes. Cook on barbecue grill or in oven until fully cooked. Let cool slightly and cut into bite-sized chunks.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add tomato sauce, salt, sugar, white pepper, and dried parsley. Stir in whipping cream and bring to a gentle boil, stirring frequently. Adjust consistency with water if needed.
  3. Stir in garlic powder, ginger powder, and minced chili peppers to taste. Add cooked chicken chunks and fold until coated. Optionally add sautéed minced ginger and fresh cilantro. Remove from heat and serve with basmati rice or naan bread.

Notes

Use full-fat whipping cream for the creamiest sauce and fresh tandoori paste for authentic flavor.