Our version starts with fresh chicken but is just as indulgent.
For the best flavor, Marinate at least one hour or overnight.
Serve this butter chicken recipe with additional fresh cilantro, rice, andnaan bread.
Credit:Brie Goldman
This easy butter chicken recipe can be prepped the night before you plan to serve for easy weeknight cooking.
We recommend using chicken thighs or drumsticks for this recipe.
They cook up tender and juicy in the butter chicken sauce.
To create butter chicken that tastes sweet and tangy, follow these helpful tips.
ensure that you leave your ingredients on the stove until they’re fully ready.
The sweetness of these ingredients will help the dish taste less bitter.
Add the chicken pieces, turning to coat well with the marinade.
Cover; marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or overnight.
Stir in the garlic and ginger.
Add the chicken to skillet, reserving any marinade that remains in the bowl.
Add any remaining marinade from the bowl to the skillet with chicken.
In a small bowl, whisk together the broth and tomato paste until smooth.
Add to the skillet with the chicken along with whipping cream.
Bring just to boiling, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from bottom of skillet; reduce heat.
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter, reserving the sauce in the skillet.
Add butter, cilantro, and garam masala to sauce.
Whisk until the butter is melted and sauce is well-combined.
Serve chicken with sauce and (if using) basmati rice, additional cilantro, and naan.
you might often find it in the spice aisle of your grocery store.
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
