Creamy Butter Chicken

Recipe: Butter Chicken

Description:
Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Butter Chicken with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. This dish combines tender chicken pieces with a rich and creamy tomato-based sauce, infused with aromatic spices. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasions, this Butter Chicken recipe is sure to impress!

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4 reviews)

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 854
• Fat: 75g
  • Saturated Fat: 38.3g
• Cholesterol: 241.4mg
• Sodium: 468.1mg
• Carbohydrates: 17g
  • Fiber: 3.7g
  • Sugar: 9.8g
• Protein: 31.3g

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs chicken
• 1 cup plain yogurt
• 1-inch ginger, grated
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• Juice of 1 lime
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 8 cloves
• 8 cardamoms
• 10 black peppercorns
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1 lb tomatoes
• 2 1/4 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
• 1 tsp white pepper
• Salt, to taste
• 1 cup cream
• 1/2 cup butter
• Fresh coriander, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marinade:

   • In a blender, combine plain yogurt, minced garlic, grated ginger, lime juice, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamoms, black peppercorns, and oil. Blend until smooth.

2. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Place the chicken pieces in a bowl and coat them with the prepared marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, allowing the flavors to meld.

3. Preheat the Oven:

   • Preheat your oven to 250°F (130°C).

4. Bake the Chicken:

   • Transfer the marinated chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, until partially cooked. Set aside.

5. Prepare the Tomato Sauce:

   • Cut the tomatoes and place them in a pan without adding water. Boil until the quantity reduces by half.
   • Strain the boiled tomatoes through a fine sieve to obtain a smooth tomato sauce.

6. Cook the Sauce:

   • Heat a pan and pour in the strained tomato sauce. Add butter and cook until the butter melts.
   • Stir in white pepper, salt, dried fenugreek leaves, and cream. Cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend.

7. Combine Chicken and Sauce:

   • Add the partially cooked chicken pieces to the sauce mixture. Ensure each piece is coated with the sauce.

8. Simmer:

   • Cover the pan and let the chicken simmer in the sauce on low heat until fully cooked and tender.

9. Garnish and Serve:

   • Once the chicken is cooked through, garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice or naan bread.

Enjoy your delicious Butter Chicken! 🍽️🍗