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Butter Chicken Recipe - Butter chicken: indulge in this creamy, spiced dish that's easy to make. Perfect for impressing guests or family at dinner.

Butter Chicken Recipe

Butter chicken: indulge in this creamy, spiced dish that's easy to make. Perfect for impressing guests or family at dinner.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lb.)
  • ½ cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 garlic cloves (pressed)
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ¾ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp cooking oil

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken breasts into small ½ inch pieces.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated ginger, garlic, garam masala, smoked paprika, turmeric, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add cooking oil. Cook the marinated chicken until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.

Notes

- For a richer flavor, allow the chicken to marinate overnight.
- Use high-quality garam masala for the best taste.
- Serve hot with basmati rice or warm naan for a complete meal.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.