Creamy Butter Chicken (Restaurant-Style)

Creamy Butter Chicken (Restaurant-Style)

This rich and creamy butter chicken tastes just like it’s from an Indian restaurant! Perfect with naan or rice.

Ingredients

For the chicken marinade:

• 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cubed
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt

For the sauce:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 1 1/2 cups tomato puree
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, for garnish

Instructions

1. Mix all marinade ingredients with chicken and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Cook the marinated chicken in a pan until browned; set aside.
3. In the same pan, heat butter and oil; sauté onions until soft.
4. Add garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant.
5. Add tomato puree and spices; cook 8–10 minutes.
6. Return chicken to the pan.
7. Stir in heavy cream and water; simmer 10–15 minutes.
8. Garnish with cilantro and serve warm.