Emirhan DağdaşPremier Commis
17 June 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

Butter chicken curry, a beloved Indian dish, is made by adding marinated and oven-baked chicken to a buttery tomato and cream sauce. Its gentle spice and velvety sauce make it one of the best-known Indian dishes.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Marinate the Chicken

60 min

Mix the chicken, yogurt, garam masala, and garlic. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.

2

Cook the Chicken

10 min

Sear the chicken in a skillet over medium-high heat for 10 minutes, until browned on all sides. Set aside.

3

Make the Sauce

20 min

Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger in butter over medium heat. Add the ground red pepper and tomato, then cook over low heat for 15 minutes.

4

Combine

8 min

Blend the sauce until smooth. Add the chicken and cream, and cook over low heat for 8 minutes more. Season with salt.

5

Serve

Serve hot with rice or naan.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for 3 days; the flavor deepens by the next day. It can be frozen for 2 months. Allergen: The ingredient list contains milk and dairy products. Check packaged product labels for other allergens.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
460 kcalCalories
30 gProtein
14 gCarbohydrate
32 gFat
2 gFiber
8 gSugar
580 mgSodium
15 gSaturated Fat
Protein 26% Carbohydrate 12% Fat 62%
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