🍛 Creamy Butter Chicken with Fragrant Basmati Rice 🌿🍋
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: Approx. 620
Ingredients:
Marinated Chicken
Boneless chicken breast or thighs, cubed 🍗
Yogurt 🥛
Lemon juice 🍋
Garlic & ginger paste 🧄
Garam masala
Ground cumin, turmeric, paprika
Salt
Butter Chicken Sauce
Butter 🧈
Onion, finely chopped 🧅
Tomato puree 🍅
Garlic & ginger paste
Heavy cream 🥛
Ground coriander, chili powder, garam masala
Salt & sugar
Fresh cilantro or mint (for garnish) 🌿
To Serve
Steamed basmati rice 🍚
Lemon wedges 🍋
Instructions:
Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and garlic-ginger paste for at least an hour. Grill or pan-sear until slightly charred. For the sauce, melt butter in a pan, sauté onions until soft, then add garlic-ginger paste and tomato puree. Cook down until thick, add spices, salt, sugar, and cream. Stir in grilled chicken, simmer until the sauce is rich and creamy. Serve with hot basmati rice and garnish with herbs.
Tips & Variations:
Use coconut milk instead of cream for a dairy-free version. Add a pinch of fenugreek for authentic flavor. Great with naan or roti too!