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A bowl of butter chicken

Easy Butter Chicken

By Sobeys
Published on March 15, 2024
Hands down the best butter chicken recipe! This easy to follow, high fibre recipe can be made in just 30 minutes and is SUPER delicious. Rich, creamy and addictive!
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Time and servings

30 minsTotal time
4Servings
5 minsPrep time
25 minsCooking time

Ingredients

  • 4 bone-in, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb/500 g)
  • 4 tsp garam masala 20 mL
  • 1 tbsp butter 15 mL
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 tbsp tandoori paste 30 mL
  • 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger 15 mL
  • 1 1/4 cup pureed tomatoes (passata) or canned crushed tomatoes 300 mL
  • 1/4 cup 35% whipping cream 60 mL
  • 1/2 cup plain 2% yogurt 125 mL
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 30 mL

Directions

  1. Step 1

    Season all sides of chicken with garam masala. Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Cook chicken 3 min. per side, or until golden brown. Transfer chicken to plate.

  2. Step 2

    Add onion, tandoori paste and ginger to skillet. Cook, stirring, 3 min. or until fragrant and onions start to soften.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in tomatoes and cream. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add chicken back into skillet. Simmer 15 min. until chicken is cooked.

  4. Step 4

    Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt and garnish with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges and thinly sliced finger chili pepper, if desired.