# Creamy Butter Chicken

Homemade butter chicken simmered in a rich, creamy sauce with warm spices, perfect for a cozy dinner.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 lb chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 3 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp grated ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp chili powder (optional)
- 1 1/2 cup tomato sauce or tomato purée
- 1 tsp sugar
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (optional)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves/kasuri methi (optional)

## Instructions

1. Mix yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, cumin, chili powder and salt. Add chicken and coat well. Marinate.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned and almost completely cooked. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, melt 2 tbsp butter with 1 tbsp oil. Add onion and cook until soft and lightly golden.
4. Add garlic and ginger and cook.
5. Stir in garam masala, cumin, paprika, coriander and chili powder. Cook.
6. Pour in the tomato sauce. Add sugar and salt. Simmer over medium-low heat until slightly thickened.
7. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. If the sauce is too thick, add a little chicken broth.
8. Return the chicken and any juices to the pan. Simmer gently until the chicken is cooked through and coated in the creamy sauce.
9. Stir in 1 tbsp butter and crushed kasuri methi. Taste and adjust the salt.
10. Serve hot with basmati rice, garlic naan, or both.

## Equipment

- large skillet
- tongs
- spoon

## Tips

- Marinate for 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Chili powder is optional.
- Add chicken broth if the sauce is too thick.
- Kasuri methi is optional but highly recommended.
- Serve with basmati rice, garlic naan, or both.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1EucCpRJB7/
- Creator: Secrets of Liya
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7fe8bb54-c099-4a00-9016-7df567cc9f44
- Extracted: 2026-11-12

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