Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

from delish.com
120 min
6 - 8

This butter chicken recipe features tender chicken swimming in a rich spiced tomato gravy for a meal that’s deeply flavored and incredibly satisfying.

Ingredients

  • 1/3 c. plain whole-milk yogurt
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped (about 2 tsp.)
  • 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp. garam masala
  • 1 tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne)
  • 2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2" pieces
  • 5 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1/2 c. tomato paste
  • 1/2 serrano chile, seeded, finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp. grated or finely chopped peeled ginger
  • 1 tsp. garam masala
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. Kashmiri chili powder (or 3/4 tsp. paprika plus 1/4 tsp. cayenne)
  • 1 c. heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp. dried fenugreek leaves or kasoori methi (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp. (or more) kosher salt
  • 1/4 c. finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • Cooked basmati rice or naan, for serving

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, whisk yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, salt, and Kashmiri chili powder. Add chicken and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour.

  2. 2

    In a large, high-sided skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until darkened, about 5 minutes. Add chile and ginger and continue to cook, stirring, until fragrant and tomato paste is starting to stick to pan, about 1 minute more.