Best Butter Chicken Indian Chicken In Tomato Cream Sauce Recipes

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EASY INDIAN BUTTER CHICKEN



Easy Indian Butter Chicken image

This is a recipe I have perfected over the years and passed onto many others. The sauce is perfect when creamy and not too thick or too thin. The level of salt and spices can be suited to your taste. Garam and tandoori masala can be found in the ethnic aisle of your grocery store.

Provided by mn

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, divided
1 onion, minced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups heavy cream
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized chunks
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons tandoori masala

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Melt a few tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion and garlic, and cook slowly until the onion caramelizes to a dark brown, about 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile melt the remaining butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat along with the tomato sauce, heavy cream, salt, cayenne pepper, and garam masala. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low; cover, and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Then stir in caramelized onions.
  • While the sauce is simmering, toss cubed chicken breast with vegetable oil until coated, then season with tandoori masala and spread out onto a baking sheet.
  • Bake chicken in preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, about 12 minutes. Once done, add the chicken to the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 879.9 calories, Carbohydrate 12.8 g, Cholesterol 302.9 mg, Fat 82.3 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 26.4 g, SaturatedFat 48.4 g, Sodium 1461 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

THE BEST BUTTER CHICKEN



The Best Butter Chicken image

Butter chicken originated in a Delhi restaurant when the chef was looking for a way to serve unsold tandoori chicken from the night before. He created a mild tomato curry spiced with cinnamon, cardamom and cloves and finished with butter. It was an instant classic that we love to serve alongside basmati rice and plenty of naan to soak up the fragrant sauce.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
6 tablespoons unsalted cultured butter (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
2 bay leaves
2 green cardamom pods, cracked
One 3-inch cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 large onion, sliced
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (see Cook's Note)
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1/3 cup heavy cream
Chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving
Basmati rice, for serving
Naan, for serving

Steps:

  • For the marinade: Whisk together the yogurt, salt, ginger and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Toss the chicken in the seasoned yogurt marinade until evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
  • For the sauce: Melt 4 tablespoons of the butter in a large Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Toss the fenugreek seeds, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon and clove in the butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly darker and very fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the onions, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant and the ginger starts to turn golden and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garam masala and chili powder and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up into pieces with a spoon, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes. Discard the bay leaves and cinnamon stick (but leave the other whole spices).
  • Let the hot sauce cool for about 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender filling no more than halfway. Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. (If your blender is small, you may need to work in batches.) Add the remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the cream to the blender and puree until creamy. Pour into a clean pot and bring to a simmer. Season with salt.
  • Meanwhile, arrange a rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken starts to brown in spots, 3 to 6 minutes per side (it will not be cooked through). Remove from the broiler. When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cilantro. Serve with rice and naan alongside.

BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE | CHICKEN MAKHANI



Butter Chicken Recipe | Chicken Makhani image

Butter chicken is a popular Indian dish made with chicken, spices, tomatoes & cream. This creamy & authentic tasting butter chicken is the best you can make at home. Serve butter chicken with basmati rice or naan.

Provided by Swasthi

Categories     Main

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 25

½ kg chicken ((or 1 lb.) (preferably boneless))
¾ tablespoon lemon juice
¼ teaspoon Salt
½ teaspoon Red chili powder (or paprika)
¾ teaspoon kasuri methi (Optional (dried fenugreek leaves))
⅛ teaspoon turmeric ((haldi))
½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala
¾ tablespoon oil
1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
½ cup greek yogurt (or hung curd (thick curd, refer notes))
2 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
1 cinnamon ((2 inch piece, dalchini))
2 green cardamoms ((elaichi))
2 cloves ((laung))
1 to 2 green chilies ((slit or sliced, optional))
4 large tomatoes (pureed (400 to 500 grams))
16 to 18 cashew nuts (or blanched soaked almonds (refer notes))
1 teaspoon red chili powder (or paprika (adjust to suit your taste and color))
½ to ¾ teaspoon garam masala
½ tablespoon kasuri methi (crushed or powdered dried fenugreek leaves)
¼ tablespoon sugar
salt as needed
80 to 100 ml chilled cream ((heavy cream or whipping cream, refer the notes))
2 tbsp Coriander leaves (for garnishing)

Steps:

  • First marinate chicken with lemon juice, chili powder and salt for 20 minutes.
  • Next marinate again with yogurt, kasuri methi, oil, turmeric, ginger garlic paste, and garam masala powder.
  • Cover & rest in the refrigerator for atleast 12 hours. You can keep it as long as 48 hours. The longer the chicken rests in the marinade, the more tender it will be after cooking.
  • Add the cashews to a blender jar along with tomatoes. Make a smooth puree.
  • If the puree is not smooth, then pass it through a filter. Set this aside.
  • Also make the ginger garlic paste.
  • Grill the chicken in an oven or stove top.
  • For stove top method, Add one tsp butter to a pan and add the marinade.
  • Fry on high flame till all the moisture evaporates.
  • To grill it in oven, preheat the oven to 240 C for at least 20 mins.
  • Grill it until the meat is cooked through & is tender. It may take about 20 to 30 mins depending on the size of your chicken chunks. Ensure chicken is tender at this stage.
  • Heat a pan with butter & saute cinnamon, cloves and cardamoms for a min.
  • Add ginger garlic paste, green chilies and fry till it turns fragrant.
  • Next pour the tomato cashew puree.
  • Add red chili powder, sugar and salt.
  • Mix and cook until the tomato puree becomes thick.
  • It also begins to leave the sides of the pan.
  • Pour 1 cup water. Add more or less water to suit your desired consistency.
  • Bring the mix to a boil and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Add chicken and simmer for about 5 minutes.
  • Butter chicken should become soft and tender. Add garam masala and kasuri methi.
  • Stir and simmer for about 2 to 3 minutes. Pour chilled cream and switch off the stove.
  • Garnish butter chicken with coriander leaves and extra cream if desired. Serve with long grain rice or naan or paratha.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 37 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 301 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN WITH TOMATO-CREAM SAUCE



Chicken with Tomato-Cream Sauce image

A creamy tomato sauce makes plain chicken an extraordinary dish for guests. It's easy to double the recipe when cooking for a crowd. -Agnes Cooper, Newark, Delaware

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup butter
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Hot cooked noodles

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, brown chicken in butter on each side. Remove and set aside. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Stir in tomatoes and salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Remove chicken and keep warm. Combine the flour and sour cream. Reduce heat to low; stir in sour cream mixture and Parmesan cheese. Heat through (do not boil). Serve chicken and sauce over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 113mg cholesterol, Sodium 621mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

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