Description
A flavorful and creamy Indian dish, Makhani Chicken, also known as Indian Butter Chicken, is a classic favorite that is sure to please your taste buds with its rich and aromatic flavors.
Ingredients
Marinade:
– 1 3/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
– 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided
– 2 tablespoons chili powder, divided
– Salt to taste
– 1 cup yogurt
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 2 tablespoons garlic paste
– 2 tablespoons ginger paste
– 2 tablespoons melted butter
– 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
Sauce:
– 1 tablespoon butter
– 1 tablespoon garam masala
– 1 tablespoon ginger paste
– 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
– 1 tablespoon chopped green chile pepper
– 2 cups tomato puree
– 1 cup water
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– Salt to taste
– 1 tablespoon honey
– 1/2 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
– 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine chicken with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon chili powder, salt, yogurt, olive oil, garlic paste, ginger paste, melted butter, and garam masala. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
2. In a large pan, heat butter and sauté garam masala, ginger paste, garlic, and green chile pepper. Add tomato puree, water, chili powder, salt, honey, and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 20 minutes.
3. Add marinated chicken to the sauce and cook until chicken is cooked through. Stir in heavy cream and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
4. Serve hot with naan or rice.
Notes
1. For a healthier version, you can substitute heavy cream with Greek yogurt.
2. Adjust the spice level by adding more or less chili powder and green chile pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 487
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 478mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg