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Authentic Indian Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani) Recipe

Authentic Butter Chicken

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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs Chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into pieces
  • 0.5 cup Plain yogurt whole milk preferred
  • 2 tbsp Minced garlic divided
  • 2 tbsp Minced ginger divided
  • 2 tbsp Garam masala divided
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder adjust for heat
  • 4 tbsp Butter divided
  • 1 cup Yellow onion finely diced
  • 14 oz Crushed tomatoes canned
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Kasuri methi dried fenugreek leaves
  • 2 cups Basmati rice cooked
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine chicken thighs with yogurt, 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, 1 tbsp garam masala, and chili powder. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat 2 tbsp of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the marinated chicken pieces for 5-6 minutes until cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt remaining 2 tbsp butter. Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in remaining 1 tbsp garlic, 1 tbsp ginger, and 1 tbsp garam masala. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Pour in crushed tomatoes and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream, kasuri methi, and the cooked chicken. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve hot over cooked basmati rice.