This simple butter chicken is much nicer than if made with canned sauces. There is something about cooking the spices that really brings out those delicious flavours which are the hallmark of Indian cuisine.
This recipe was featured in our 5 Easy Chicken Recipes article – check it out if you need more ideas for how to use this versatile ingredient.
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| Prep Time | 10 minutes |
| Cook Time | 25 minutes |
| Servings |
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Ingredients
- 3 large Chicken breast skinless
- 150 g butter
- 1 large onion
- 1 tsps garlic crushed
- 5 tbsp tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp Chilli
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 500 ml Cream
- salt and pepper
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Instructions
- Cut chicken into chunks
- Mix nutmeg, cumin, ginger, chilli, turmeric, salt and pepper in a bowl
- Add chicken and coat.
- In a pan melt butter add onionand garlic saute.
- Add chicken to the pan and cook till brown, then add tomato paste and garam masala.mix well.
- Slowly add cream and mix in well.
- Simmer for about 15 minutes or till chicken is cooked.
- Serve with rice.
Recipe Notes
Reader variations
- Less butter, for a lighter version
- Sour cream and a can of tinned tomatoes instead of cream
- A teaspoon of fenugreek added
- Chilli left out entirely for family who don't like heat - the other spices still carry the flavour
Frequently Asked Questions
What counts as "tomato paste" here?
The thick, concentrated paste sold in a tube or small can - not the runnier tomato puree or passata.
Does it have to have cream? I'm dairy intolerant.
No - readers report coconut cream works well as a swap and adds a nice coconut flavour.
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Does it ha e to have cream? I’m dairy intolerant
I used coconut cream, it turned just as well, and had a delicious coconut flavour.
Any one know the calories of this recipe, or how many carbs etc. I make it all the time, it’s delicious!
made last night. yummo. I used chicken nibble pieces, added potato & mixed vege. my hubby does not like chilli – but he didn’t notice at all & took some for his lunch today 🙂
I wonder does it taste like the butter chicken from NZ food court?
No. It tastes 2000x better as it isn’t full of sugar, nor watered down spice-wise.
So easy and yummy thanks a lot
Great recipe..used only 2 breasts.and 300 mls cream..also added 1 tsp fenugreek. ….not sure if it added any flavor though
I didn’t have any cream so used 300mls of sour cream and a can of tinned tomatoes, was delicious.
A good recipe I left out the chilli as family not like it to hot, but spices give it a great taste nice cheers.
How many points in WW if you use yogurt instead of cream
May I please ask what you class as tomato paste? Not being smart but I know lots of ppl that claim tomato paste as lots of different things…?
I purchase this from the supermarket – and its referred to on the lable as ‘tomato paste’. Its definately a paste that requires spoon to get it out of the container. And quite an intense tomato flavour. Not liquid like ‘tomato puree’.
Yum love this recipe I use it all the time
Yum best butter chicken recipe ever thank you my family love it I make it all the time because it fast and very easy
this is so nice
There seems to be a lot of butter in this dish so I reduced it quite a bit.
Well, I guess they could have called it Olivani Chicken. What to Indian cooks know?