Butter Chicken Recipe: Easy & Indulgent Murgh Makhani at Home
Indulge in the rich flavors of a classic Butter Chicken Recipe, also known as Murgh Makhani. This easy recipe will help you create a restaurant-style dish right at home.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, ginger garlic paste, garam masala, turmeric powder, and chili powder for at least 1 hour.
- Cook the marinated chicken in a skillet over medium heat until browned, then set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt the butter and add the tomato puree, cooking for 5-7 minutes.
- Add the cream, sugar, and salt, then return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with rice or naan.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the chili powder to taste.
- Allow the dish to rest for a few minutes before serving to let the flavors meld.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Butter Chicken, Murgh Makhani, Indian Cuisine, Chicken Recipes