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Butter Chicken
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Extremely creamy and delicious

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is a tasty Indian main dish that's flavorful and easy to make. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, and it’s freezer-friendly too.

Butter Chicken
We love curry in our house. There are already a couple of curry recipes on our blog (as listed below), and today we’re happy to add another delicious, wildly popular Butter Chicken or Murgh Makhani. The main ingredients are chicken, butter, yogurt, tomato, garlic, and spices. Indian food is always beautifully spiced, and this dish is no different. We serve it with flatbread or basmati rice. This is the perfect weeknight or weekend family meal that everyone will adore.

Delicious Butter Chicken

These are the top reasons why we think you will like this delicious Butter Chicken:

  • simple, beginner-friendly recipe
  • the chicken is flavorful and marinated in a mixture of spices and yogurt
  • creamy, tasty, easy curry for the whole family
  • perfect for a quick weeknight dinner
  • freezer-friendly

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

What to serve with Butter Chicken

Feel free to serve this Butter Chicken with freshly squeezed lemon and some chopped coriander or parsley for freshness. For a side, pick one of these:

Storing and freezing

There are two ways to store the Butter Chicken. 

You can place it in an airtight container and keep it chilled in the fridge for up to 3 days. Then reheat and serve.

Or, you can freeze it. Transfer the cold Butter Chicken to an airtight container and freeze for up to a month. Before serving, defrost by bringing it to room temperature, then bring it to a boil in a pot.

Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken

How to make Butter Chicken at home (video)

We created this short and quick video for Spar Slovenija. In this recipe, you will find all the ingredients, tips, and tricks needed for making this Butter Chicken at home.

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Lets get cooking!

ONLY A FEW MOMENTS SPENT IN THE KITCHEN AND YOU WILL HAVE THIS FANTASTIC DISH IN FRONT OF YOU.
  • serves
    4
    people
  • preparation:
    30
    minutes
  • cook:
    30
    minutes
  • total time:
    60
    minutes

METHOD

  • marinade

    Add all the marinade ingredients (ginger, garlic, garam masala, paprika powder, turmeric, coriander, and yogurt) to a blender and mix into a smooth mixture. Season with salt and pepper.

  • marinade

    Cut the chicken breast into small bite-size pieces and add to a bowl. Add the marinade and stir to combine. Place in the fridge for 30 minutes or overnight.

  • chicken

    Place a large pan to medium heat and add the butter. When the butter melts, add the chicken. Cook for 4 - 6 minutes or until golden. Add the tomato passata and heavy cream. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 - 25 minutes.

  • serve

    Divide the butter chicken between four plates and season with freshly squeezed lemon juice, coriander, and basmati rice.

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