Main Course

Creamy Butter Chicken

Name: Creamy Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 4 porties
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 600 g boneless, skinless chicken thigh cut into 1-inch pieces; 120 ml plain yogurt; 1 el ginger grated; 1 el garlic minced; 0,5 tl turmeric powder; 1 tl garam masala; 0,5 tl chili powder; 0,5 tl salt; 2 el unsalted butter; 1 st yellow onion finely chopped; 1 el ginger grated; 1 el garlic minced; 1 tl cumin powder; 1 tl coriander powder; 1 tl paprika; 400 g canned crushed tomato; 1 tl sugar; 120 ml heavy cream; 1 tl kasuri methi crushed; 2 el fresh cilantro chopped

Succulent chicken pieces are marinated and then simmered in a rich, velvety tomato and butter-based sauce. This iconic Indian dish is known for its mild spice and incredibly creamy texture, perfect served with rice or naan.

Een origineel recept van Forkin

Totale tijd: 1 uur 25 min
Porties: 4
Moeilijkheid: Gemiddeld
Per portie: 560 kcal

Allergeneninformatie: kan melk bevatten. Controleer bij een allergie altijd de verpakking van de ingrediënten.

Mise-en-place

Ingrediënten

marinade

600 gboneless, skinless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch pieces
120 mlplain yogurt
1 elginger, grated
1 elgarlic, minced
0,5 tlturmeric powder
1 tlgaram masala
0,5 tlchili powder
0,5 tlsalt

sauce

2 elunsalted butter
1 styellow onion, finely chopped
1 elginger, grated
1 elgarlic, minced
1 tlcumin powder
1 tlcoriander powder
1 tlpaprika
400 gcanned crushed tomato
1 tlsugar
120 mlheavy cream
1 tlkasuri methi, crushed

garnish

2 elfresh cilantro, chopped

Keukengerei

large skillet · pot · large bowl

De bereidingswijze

Stap voor stap

1
Combine the chicken pieces, plain yogurt, marinade ginger, marinade garlic, turmeric powder, garam masala, chili powder, and marinade salt in a bowl.
Ongeveer 5 min
2
Mix well to ensure all chicken is coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Tip van de kok: Longer marination time results in more tender and flavorful chicken.
3
Melt the unsalted butter in a large skillet or pot over medium heat.
Ongeveer 1 min
4
Add the chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Ongeveer 7 min
5
Stir in the sauce ginger and sauce garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
Ongeveer 1 min
6
Add the cumin powder, coriander powder, and paprika, stirring for 30 seconds to toast the spices.
Ongeveer 1 min
Tip van de kok: Be careful not to burn the spices.
7
Pour in the canned crushed tomato and sugar. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Ongeveer 3 min
8
Add the marinated chicken to the pot, including any excess marinade. Stir to combine.
Ongeveer 1 min
9
Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Ongeveer 20 min
Tip van de kok: Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).
10
Stir in the heavy cream and crushed kasuri methi. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
Ongeveer 3 min
Tip van de kok: Kasuri methi adds a distinctive flavor; rub it between your palms before adding to release its aroma.
11
Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
12
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Ongeveer 1 min

Per portie

Voedingswaarden

70%Score

Calorieën: 560,2kcal
Eiwit: 43,3g
Koolhydraten: 16,6g
Vet: 35,5g
Vezels: 2,7g
Suiker: 8,6g

Geschat op basis van de hoeveelheden ingrediënten in het recept. Waarden kunnen per merk en vervanging verschillen.

Goed bewaren

Bewaren

Store leftover butter chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Opwarmen

Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or broth if the sauce is too thick.