🍛🔥 Quick & Easy Homemade Butter Chicken – Creamy, Flavorful & Ready in 30 Minutes! 🧄🍗
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Introduction
Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh
Makhani, is a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced dish that has won hearts
worldwide! 🧡 This recipe brings you a restaurant-quality dish in
just 30 minutes – perfect for busy weeknights or when you're craving
something indulgent yet easy to make. 🍽️🔥
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
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Luxuriously Creamy – Buttery, smooth, and packed with flavors! 🥄
✔️ Fast & Easy – One pan
and 30 minutes is all you need! ⏳
✔️ Authentic Taste – Made with
simple, flavorful ingredients! 🍛
✔️ Pairs Perfectly – Enjoy it
with naan or basmati rice! 🍚🥖
✔️ Easily Customizable –
Adjust spice levels to your liking! 🌶️
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Ingredients List (Serves 4)
For
the Chicken Marinade:
🔹 1 lb boneless chicken
thighs or breasts (cubed) 🍗
🔹 ½ cup plain yogurt
🔹 1 tbsp lemon juice 🍋
🔹 1 tsp garam masala
🔹 1 tsp cumin
🔹 1 tsp paprika
🔹 ½ tsp salt
🔹 1 tbsp oil (for cooking)
For
the Butter Chicken Sauce:
🔹 2 tbsp butter 🧈
🔹 1 onion, finely chopped 🧅
🔹 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
🔹 1 tsp grated ginger
🔹 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce 🍅
🔹 1 tsp garam masala
🔹 1 tsp cumin
🔹 1 tsp paprika
🔹 ½ tsp chili powder (optional for heat) 🌶️
🔹 ½ cup heavy cream or coconut milk 🥛
🔹 1 tbsp honey or sugar 🍯
🔹 Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Fresh cilantro for garnish 🌿
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Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
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Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
1️ In a bowl, combine yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala,
cumin, paprika, and salt.
2️ Add cubed chicken, mix well, and let marinate for 15-30 minutes (or overnight for deeper flavor). 🍗🔥
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Step 2: Cook the Chicken
1️ Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan over medium heat.
2️ Cook the marinated chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden
brown. Remove and set asid🍗
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Step 3: Prepare the Butter Chicken Sauce
1️ In the same pan, melt butter and sauté onion,
garlic, and ginger until soft and fragrant (about 3 minutes). 🧄🧅
2️ Add tomato sauce, garam masala, cumin, paprika, and chili powder. Stir
well and simmer for 5-7 minutes. 🍅🔥
3️ Stir in heavy cream (or coconut milk) and honey for a velvety
texture. 🍯🥛
4️ Season with salt & pepper to taste.
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Step 4: Combine & Serve
1️ Add the cooked chicken back into the sauce and let
simmer for 5 minutes.
2️ Garnish with fresh cilantro. 🌿
3️ Serve hot with naan or basmati rice! 🍚🥖
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Pro Tips for the Best Butter Chicken
✅ Marinate overnight for
extra flavor! 🕒
✅ Use fresh spices for an authentic, bold taste! 🌶️
✅ Want extra richness? Add a touch of butter & cream before serving!
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✅ Balance flavors – Add chili for heat or honey for sweetness! 🍯
✅ Pair with garlic naan or fluffy rice for the best experience! 🍚
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I make this dairy-free?
✔️ Yes! Use coconut milk
instead of cream and vegan butter. 🥥
Q: How do I store & reheat
leftovers?
✔️ Store in an airtight container in
the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan with a splash of cream!
Q: Can I use store-bought butter
chicken sauce?
✔️ Yes, but making it fresh tastes
much better! 😋
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Final Thoughts
This Quick & Easy Butter
Chicken is a creamy, flavorful, and foolproof dish that will make
your taste buds dance! Whether you're a beginner cook or an experienced foodie,
this recipe is a guaranteed hit! 🍛🔥
👉 Try it today and let me know how it turns out! 🍽️✨
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