Description
Indulge in the rich and flavorful world of Indian cuisine with this Crispy Butter Chicken recipe. Tender chicken pieces marinated in a blend of aromatic spices, coated in a crispy layer, and then tossed in a creamy butter sauce that will leave you craving for more. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup cornstarch (for coating)
- oil for frying
Butter Sauce:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups tomato purée
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, mix yogurt, lemon juice, ginger, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Fry the Chicken: Coat marinated chicken pieces with cornstarch. Fry in batches until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- Prepare the Butter Sauce: Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in butter. Add spices, tomato purée, cream, sugar, and salt. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Toss crispy chicken in the sauce until coated. Serve hot with rice or naan.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, double-fry the chicken.
- An air fryer can be used as a lower-fat alternative.
- Adjust spice levels according to personal preference.
- This dish tastes even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 145mg