# Creamy Butter Chicken

A must-try curry dish, this Creamy Butter Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make meal perfect for dinner or lunch.

- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- squeeze lemon
- 0.5 tsp salt
- oil
- 1.5 large onions
- 1 tbsp garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp paprika
- 0.5 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin powder
- 0.5 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 400 g tinned tomatoes
- water
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 100 ml double cream
- 2 tbsp butter
- fresh coriander

## Instructions

1. Add yogurt, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, a squeeze of lemon, and salt to the chicken breast.
2. Mix well and leave the chicken to marinate.
3. Heat oil in a pan.
4. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook slightly under.
5. In a separate pan, add sliced onions, garlic, and ginger.
6. Once the onions are soft, add salt, paprika, turmeric, curry powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and chilli powder.
7. Fry the tomato paste in the mixture.
8. Add tinned tomatoes and water to the pan.
9. Cover and cook to thicken up the curry base.
10. Blend the curry base to your desired texture using an immersion blender.
11. Add water to loosen up the curry base to your desired consistency.
12. Add the cooked chicken back into the curry base.
13. Add garam masala.
14. Add butter.
15. Pour in double cream and stir well.
16. Garnish with cream and fresh coriander.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- wooden spatula
- immersion blender
- lid

## Tips

- Leave chicken to marinate for enhanced flavor.
- Cook chicken slightly under as it will cook further in the curry.
- Blend the curry base to your desired texture.
- Add water to loosen up the curry base if it's too thick.
- Garnish with cream and fresh coriander for presentation and added flavor.
- Serve with naan bread for a complete meal.
- This recipe is boneless and can be suitable for Ramadan if adhering to dietary guidelines after fasting hours.
- It is an easy recipe to follow, suitable for home cooking and Indian cuisine enthusiasts.
- You can adjust the level of chili powder according to your spice preference.
- Using organic tinned tomatoes can enhance the natural flavor of the curry base.
- The addition of butter at the end contributes to the creamy texture and richness of the dish.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNd51aqG4/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/8e253a4a-cd6e-494c-bfd3-5aea0c521b26
- Extracted: 2025-07-08

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