Restaurant Style Indian Butter Chicken (Chicken Makhani)

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 8
Restaurant Style Indian Butter Chicken
in Curry

Prep

30 min

Cook

45 min

Ready In

1 hr 15 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder ( do NOT use chilli pepper ! They are not the same ! )
salt
3 -4 drops liquid smoke
1 cup full fat yogurt
salt
2 tablespoons garlic paste or 6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon garam masala
3 tablespoons butter ( melted )
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
2 tablespoons ginger paste
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 green chili pepper ( Chopped )
1 can crushed tomatoes
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon Mexican chili powder
salt
1/2 tablespoon honey or 1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon fenugreek leaves
1 cup heavy cream

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
635
Sugar
5g
Fat
42g
Restaurant Style Indian Butter Chicken, also known as Chicken Makhani, is a popular dish in Indian cuisine and is enjoyed worldwide. With a creamy tomato-based sauce and a blend of fragrant spices such as garam masala, chili powder, ginger, and garlic, this dish is full of flavor and perfect for those who enjoy a little bit of heat. The dish is typically served with rice or naan bread and is perfect for dinner parties or a quiet night at home. In this recipe, we've added a twist by grilling the chicken before simmering it in the curry sauce, giving it a delicious smoky flavor.

Instructions

1.Clean and rinse chicken breasts. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
2.In a large mixing bowl, add chicken pieces, lemon juice, Mexican chili powder, salt, liquid smoke, and yogurt. Mix well.
3.Cover with plastic wrap and marinate the chicken mixture in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
4.Preheat grill to medium-high.
5.Skewer marinated chicken and grill for 7-8 minutes, turning occasionally until cooked through.
6.In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
7.Add garlic paste, garam masala, and Mexican chili powder.
8.Cook for 1-2 minutes and then add ginger paste and lemon juice. Stir well.
9.Add olive oil, butter, garam masala, ginger paste, garlic paste, and green chili pepper. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
10.Add crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, Mexican chili powder, and salt.
11.Stir and add honey or sugar. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.
12.Crush fenugreek leaves in your hands and add them to the pot along with heavy cream. Stir well and let it simmer for 5-10 minutes.
13.Add grilled chicken to the pot and mix well.
14.Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the chicken is heated through. Serve hot with naan bread and rice.

PROS

Restaurant-style Indian Butter Chicken is easy to make and full of flavor.

Chicken is a great source of protein, and the spices used in this recipe have been linked to numerous health benefits.

This dish is perfect for entertaining guests.

CONS

Some of the ingredients used in this recipe may not be readily available in your local grocery store.

Not recommended for individuals with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies.
The dish is high in fat and calories due to the use of heavy cream and butter.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is an excellent source of protein and contains essential amino acids required for muscle growth and maintenance.
Ginger and garlic used in this recipe have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and have been linked to reducing risk factors for heart disease and cancer.
The spices used in this recipe, such as garam masala, chili powder, and fenugreek, may help improve digestion and reduce inflammation.

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