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Indian · Dinner

Easy Butter Chicken

Tender chicken in a rich tomato, butter and cream sauce.

⏱ 50 minPrep 20 minCook 30 min👨‍🍳 4 servings★ 4.9Medium
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Easy Butter Chicken

WATCH & LEARN

Easy Butter Chicken video lesson

WHAT YOU NEED

Ingredients

Ingredients adjusted for 4 servings

  • 500 g boneless chicken
  • 3 tbsp yogurt
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2 tsp paprika or mild chilli
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 onion
  • 6 tbsp tomato purée
  • 75 g butter
  • 100 ml cream
  • Salt

Equipment

  • Chopping board
  • Mixing bowl
  • Cooking spoon
  • Suitable pan or pot

STEP BY STEP

Method

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken with yogurt and spices for 20 minutes.

  2. 2

    Brown the chicken and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook onion in butter until soft.

  4. 4

    Add tomato purée and simmer until thick.

  5. 5

    Return chicken, add cream and simmer gently until cooked.

  6. 6

    Serve with rice or naan.

Nutrition note

Nutrition varies with portions and ingredient brands.

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WHAT I LEARNED

Kitchen knowledge

Marinating builds flavour while gentle simmering keeps the sauce smooth.

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SAFETY FIRST

Kitchen safety

Never taste marinade that touched raw chicken. Check chicken is fully cooked.

KEEP COOKING

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