🍛🔥 Next-Level Butter Chicken Bliss with Fragrant Basmati Rice 🍗🍚🌿
Prep Time: Moderate
Cooking Time: Moderate
Servings: 3–4
Calories per Serving: High
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
Boneless chicken thighs or breasts 🍗
Yogurt
Lemon juice 🍋
Garlic (minced) 🧄
Ginger (grated)
Garam masala
Chili powder
Salt
For the Butter Sauce:
Butter 🧈
Onion (finely chopped)
Tomato purée 🍅
Cream 🥛
Garlic & ginger (fresh)
Garam masala
Cumin
Paprika
Sugar
Salt
For Serving:
Basmati rice 🍚
Fresh cilantro 🌿
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate the chicken with yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and spices, then let it soak up the flavors. Cook the chicken until lightly charred or golden. In a deep pan, melt butter and sauté onions, garlic, and ginger, then add tomato purée and simmer with spices. Stir in cream, a touch of sugar, and finish with the cooked chicken. Let it all simmer together until creamy and flavorful. Serve hot over fluffy basmati rice and garnish with chopped cilantro.
💡 Notes & Variations
Add green chili for a spicier version.
Coconut cream can be used instead of dairy cream for a twist.
Leftover sauce pairs beautifully with paneer or vegetables too.