Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

This butter chicken recipe, or chicken makhani, is a favorite Indian dish that features a full-flavored sauce with spices that complement chicken.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
408 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes.
Step 2
Reduce heat, and season with remaining 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce, and simmer until liquid has reduced, and chicken is no longer pink. Add cooked chicken into sauce and stir together.
Step 3
Dissolve cornstarch into water, then mix into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes, or until thickened.
Step 4
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté shallot and onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in butter, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon garam masala, chili powder, cumin, and bay leaf. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, and cook for 2 minutes, continuing to frequently stir.
Step 6
Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low, and simmer for 10 minutes, frequently stirring. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.
Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup half-and-half
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons peanut oil, divided
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1 shallot, finely chopped
  • 1 cup tomato puree
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala, divided
  • 0.25 cup water
  • 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 0.25 cup plain yogurt
  • 0.25 white onion, chopped

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