Description
Chicken Makhani, also known as Butter Chicken, is a rich and creamy dish that combines tender chicken pieces with a spiced tomato sauce, creating a flavorful delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, and spices for at least 1 hour.
- In a large pan, melt butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until golden brown.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in the tomato puree and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili powder.
- Serve with naan or rice for a complete meal.
- This dish can be made ahead and reheated.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Chicken Makhani, Butter Chicken, Indian Cuisine, Creamy Chicken Dish