Description
Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken)
Description: Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of this classic Indian dish that combines tender chicken in a velvety tomato and cream sauce, infused with aromatic spices.
Ingredients
– 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
– 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
– 2 tablespoons chili powder, divided
– Salt to taste
– 1 cup yogurt
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons garlic paste
– 2 tablespoons ginger paste
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
Sauce:
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 tablespoon garam masala
– 1 tablespoon ginger paste
– 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
– 1 tablespoon chopped green chile pepper
– 2 cups tomato puree
– 1 cup water
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
– 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix together chicken, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, salt, yogurt, olive oil, garlic paste, ginger paste, melted butter, and garam masala. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. In a large pan, heat butter and add garam masala, ginger paste, garlic, and green chile pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Stir in tomato puree, water, chili powder, salt, honey, and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Add marinated chicken and cook until done. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
For a healthier version, use Greek yogurt instead of regular yogurt.
Adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder and green chile pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 459mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 148mg