Let the marinade work
Already 30 minutes make the chicken tenderer. Longer marinating time in the refrigerator brings more taste.
Indian Recipe
Butter Chicken
This butter chicken recipe marinates chicken in yoghurt, ginger, garlic and spices. The meat is fried and then cooked in a velvety tomato butter sauce with cream.
Total time
1 hr 30 min
Calories
650 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
Butter Chicken with creamy tomato butter sauce
Butter Chicken lives from the balance of tomato, butter, cream and warm spices. The chicken should marinate before cooking to keep it juicy. Kasuri Methi, i.e. dried fenugreek leaves, gives the sauce the typical scent.
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Recipe
Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is cooked with marinated chicken, tomatoes, butter, cream, Garam Masala and Kasuri Methi. The sauce should be mild, creamy and spicy.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Marinate chicken
Mix chicken with yoghurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, turmeric, salt and chilli. Leave for at least 30 minutes.
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2
Fry meat
Fry chicken pieces in a little butter or oil until they get colour. Remove and put aside.
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3
Cook sauce
Simmer tomatoes with butter, spices and a little salt for 12 to 15 minutes until the sauce tastes more round.
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4
Finish creamy
Put chicken back in the sauce and let it cook. Stir in cream and kasuri methi.
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5
Serving
Sprinkle with coriander and serve with rice or naan. Dilute sauce with little water if needed.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Butter Chicken
Balance the sauce
If the tomato tastes too sour, butter, cream and a little pinch of sugar will help.
Use Kasuri Methi
Dried fenugreek leaves give butter chicken the typical restaurant scent.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Reduce chilli and round off the sauce with a little more cream. Garam Masala remains important.
Chicken breast works, but should only be cooked for a short time, so that it does not dry.
Nutrition per serving
650kcal
22.0 gCarbohydrates
42.0 gProtein
42.0 gFat
Values are estimates per serving and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is usually milder, creamier and stronger characterized by tomatoes, butter and cream. Chicken Tikka Masala often tastes more spicy and roaster.
Yes, the sauce tastes warmed up often even rounder. Heat chicken only gently so that it remains juicy.
Kasuri Methi are dried fenugreek leaves. They give butter chicken a typical Indian fragrance.
Basmati rice, Naan, Roti or a fresh cucumber yoghurt salad fit very well.
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