Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe

 Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish that is loved by many around the world. Here is a simple recipe to make butter chicken at home:

Ingredients:

1 lb boneless chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tbsp ginger paste

1 tbsp garlic paste

1 tsp turmeric

1 tsp garam masala

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt, to taste

1 tbsp vegetable oil

4 tbsp unsalted butter

1 onion, finely chopped

1 can (14 oz) tomato puree

1 cup heavy cream

1 tbsp honey

Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

In a bowl, mix the yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, paprika, and salt. Add the chicken and coat well with the mixture. Marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight in the refrigerator.

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the tomato puree to the skillet and stir well. Simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add the heavy cream and honey to the skillet and stir well. Simmer for another 5 minutes.

Add the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir well. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan bread.

Enjoy your homemade butter chicken!