Creamy Butter Chicken with Fluffy Basmati Rice & Warm Naan 🫓🌿
Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 30 mins
Servings: 2–3
Calories per serving: Approx. 600–700 kcal
🛒 Ingredients
For the Chicken Marinade:
Chicken breast (cut into strips) 🍗
Yogurt
Lemon juice 🍋
Garlic & ginger (minced)
Garam masala
Paprika
Salt
For the Butter Chicken Sauce:
Butter 🧈
Onion (finely chopped)
Tomato purée 🍅
Garlic & ginger
Heavy cream or coconut cream
Garam masala, turmeric, chili powder
Salt
Fresh cilantro 🌿
Sides:
Cooked basmati rice 🍚
Fresh naan bread 🫓
👨🍳 Instructions
Marinate the chicken in yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and spices. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Cook the chicken in a pan until lightly golden and cooked through. Set aside.
Prepare the sauce by sautéing onions, garlic, and ginger in butter. Add tomato purée and spices. Simmer, then add cream. Return the chicken and let it simmer until thick and creamy.
Serve with basmati rice and naan. Garnish with fresh cilantro.
🔄 Tips
Use paneer or tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.
Add cashew paste to the sauce for richness.
Pair with pickled onions or raita on the side.