Butter Chicken
Servings Prep Time
4-6people 20minutes
Cook Time
60minutes
Servings Prep Time
4-6people 20minutes
Cook Time
60minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Step 1: Score the chicken
  2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp of plain yogurt
  3. Step 2 (contd): Add 1 tbsp of spice blend
  4. Step 2 (contd): Add 2 tbsp of oil
  5. Step 2 (contd): Mix well
  6. Step 2 (contd): Cover and let marinate
  8. Step 3: In a heavy bottom pan over medium heat add 1/4 cup oil, add onions and let cook until translucent approximately 10 – 12 minutes
  9. Step 4: Put the marinated chicken on a baking sheet and place in over for 35 – 40 minutes
  10. Step 5: Add 1 tbsp of grated garlic
  11. Step 5 (contd): Add 1/2 tbsp of grated ginger
  12. Step 5 (contd): Mix well and cook until fragrant
  13. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP Stir the mixture occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom and burning
  14. Step 6: Add remaining spice mix with 1/4 cup water mix well into a paste
  15. Step 6 (contd): Add it in to the mixture, mix well and let cook for approximately 7-10 minutes
  16. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP When the oil separates around the edges the spices are full cooked
  17. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP and the mixture will be very fragrant
  18. Step 7: Add 1 cup of strained tomatoes
  19. Step 7 (contd): Add 1 cup of water
  20. Step 7 (contd): Bring to a rolling boil, reduce heat to a LOW/MEDIUM and cook for 15 minutes
  21. Step 8: Remove chicken from oven and set aside to cool
  22. Step 9: Add 1/2 cup of cream, cook for 15 minutes over medium heat
  23. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP For a rich cream taste you use a high fat % cream
  24. Step 10: Debone chicken, rough cut it and set it aside
  25. Step 11: Add 2 tbsp of butter and let cook for 5 minutes
  26. GUDDI’S COOKING TIP You can use salted or unsalted butter, for a richer taste use up to 1/4 cup
  27. Step 12: Add chicken to sauce, mix well and let cook for 5 – 7 minutes
  28. Step 13: Add 1 tbsp of Kasoori methi (optional)
  29. Step 13 (contd): Add butter and cream for garnish (optional)