45 mins

Ingredients for Butter Chicken
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How to Cook Butter Chicken
- Remove any skin from the chicken and wash the meat thoroughly, cut it into large bite-size pieces. Place all the marinade ingredients into a large mixing bowl and stir in the chicken pieces. Leave in a cool place for for at least one hour for the chicken to marinate.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large frying pan (skillet), remove the chicken pieces from the marinade and fry them over a medium heat for 5-6 minutes, turning regularly, until golden brown. Set them aside and keep them warm.
- While the chicken is cooking, peel and chop the onion, grind the cashew nuts to a thick paste and mash the tomatoes. Add the other 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and gently fry the chopped onions for about 5 minutes until they are golden. Add in the ginger-garlic paste with 1 tablespoon of water and continue to cook until the oil separates (about 2-3 minutes). Add in the cashew nut paste, chili powder and tomato paste and cook for 10 minutes over a low heat.
- Finally, add the butter and cream, stir well and then add back the chicken pieces. Mix well and cook for a few minutes until everything is warm. Serve hot, garnished with coriander.

There's always a risk of over-cooking Butter Chicken, causing it to become dry. To avoid that, don't use any cream - just sauté with butter and serve the dish. It's less original, but it works!
Reviews of Butter Chicken
![]() This is the best ever butter chicken I have eaten and, as I am a big fan of Indian food, I have eaten butter chicken many times. So easy to make and totally worth the effort. The instructions are clear and easy to follow. Thank you so much, Mamtha. This is a keeper. marc (4 reviews) |
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