Best 6 Bombay Butter Chicken Recipes

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Welcome to the culinary journey of discovering the delectable Bombay Butter Chicken, a dish that tantalizes taste buds and captivates hearts. Originating from the bustling streets of Mumbai, this mouthwatering creation is a symphony of flavors, combining the richness of butter, the warmth of spices, and the tender embrace of chicken. As you embark on this culinary adventure, we'll take you through the essential ingredients, step-by-step instructions, and expert tips to ensure your Bombay Butter Chicken becomes a cherished favorite in your kitchen. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your palate, and let's embark on a journey to create a dish that will leave you craving for more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

BOMBAY CHICKEN



Bombay Chicken image

This grilled dinner always turns out moist and tender. The marinade has a Middle Eastern flair, giving the dish a zesty flavor. It makes a beautiful presentation as well. -June Thomas of Chesterton, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups plain yogurt
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons olive oil
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 to 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 to 5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs and legs, skin removed

Steps:

  • In a large shallow dish, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 13g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 106mg cholesterol, Sodium 344mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

BOMBAY CHICKEN



Bombay Chicken image

Make and share this Bombay Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by JeriBinNC

Categories     Curries

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/3 cup butter, divided
8 chicken breasts
1 cup onion, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine
1/2 cup chopped cashews (optional)
1/2 cup coconut
1 cup half-and-half
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • Melt half the butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  • Brown chicken about 3 minutes on each side. Remove chicken from skillet, reserving butter.
  • Add onion, garlic, and remaining butter and cook about 5 minutes. Return chicken to skillet; add spices, tomatoes, broth, and wine. Cook 15 minutes more.
  • Add cashews and coconut. Cover and cook on low till done.
  • Mix cream and cornstarch together; stir slowly into chicken mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly, then reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or till thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.9, Fat 28.3, SaturatedFat 14, Cholesterol 124.3, Sodium 794.3, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.7, Protein 32.6

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.

EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Easy Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

This simplified version of the Indian classic combines chicken, tomato sauce, and a slew of aromatic spices all in one pot to make a flavorful dinner that's just as good as the version you'll get at restaurants - only way easier to make. Serve it over rice with a bit of cilantro to balance the heat and dinner is done.

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 teaspoons chili powder, divided
½ teaspoon turmeric
6 tablespoons butter, divided
1 ½ cups yellow onion, diced
3 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cinnamon, 3 inch (8 cm) stick
14 oz tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 cup heavy cream
rice, for serving
fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the teaspoon of turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
  • Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
  • Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
  • Stir in the last 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 799 calories, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 52 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 74 grams, Sugar 8 grams

HOW TO MAKE THE CREAMIEST BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



How To Make The Creamiest Butter Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Butter chicken is a traditional North Indian dish also known as murgh makhani. The dish gets its name from the generous amount of butter (makhan) used in the recipe, but also from the smooth, silken, butter-like texture of the gravy used to simmer the chicken. Butter chicken is thought to have originated in restaurants in order to use up leftovers of tandoori chicken, an extremely popular dish. Like all Indian recipes, there are countless versions of butter chicken, all with nuanced variations. This is our favorite recipe for the Indian classic.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 46

1 dried bay leaf
2 whole cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole clove
20 whole black cardamom pods
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
2 tablespoons whole cumin seeds
4 tablespoons whole coriander
½ whole nutmeg pod
1 fresh ginger, peeled
6 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pinch kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ lemon, juiced
1 teaspoon kashmiri chile powder
½ cup full fat greek yogurt
8 chicken thighs, (about 2 pounds), cut into strips or cubes
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 whole black cardamom pod
1 dried bay leaf
4 whole cloves
2 green chiles, finely chopped (optional)
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 large yellow onion, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon kashmiri chile powder
1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander
2 ½ cups crushed tomato, canned
½ cup cashews
kosher salt, to taste
½ cup water
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 tablespoon freshly ground cilantro
basmati rice, cooked
onion kulcha
garlic naan
roti
Paratha
12 wooden skewers

Steps:

  • Make the garam masala: Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom pods, blcak peppercorns, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and nutmeg to a medium skillet. Toast over medium heat for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant, but not burnt. Transfer the toasted spices to a plate and let cool.
  • Transfer the spices to an electric spice grinder or mortar and pestle and grind into a fine powder. The garam masala will keep in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for several months.
  • Make the ginger-garlic paste: Add the ginger, garlic, oil, and salt to a small food processor or blender and process into a smooth paste, scraping down the sides of the processor as needed.
  • Marinate the chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together the 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, 2 teaspoons garam masala, the turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, salt, lemon juice, Kashmiri red chile powder, and Greek yogurt until well combined. Add the chicken and toss to coat, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, but ideally overnight.
  • Add the wooden skewers to a large baking dish. Cover with enough water to completely submerge, then soak for at least 1 hour.
  • When ready to cook the chicken, arrange an oven rack in the highest position. Turn the oven to broil on high. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet.
  • Thread the chicken onto wooden skewers and set on the wire rack, spacing evenly. Broil for 15 minutes, until evenly browned and cooked through, turning the skewers every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. Let cool slightly before removing chicken from the skewers. Set aside.
  • While the chicken cooks, make the gravy: In a large, high-walled skillet, melt together the butter and the olive oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds, cardamom pod, bay leaf, cloves, green chiles, and turmeric and sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until lightly browned. Add 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute, until fragrant. Add the ground cumin, Kashmiri red chile powder, ground coriander, and 1½ teaspoons of garam masala and stir for 1 minute, until well combined.
  • Add the crushed tomatoes, cashews, and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring often, for 10-15 minutes, until the tomatoes are a deeper, dark red color and the cashews are soft.
  • Transfer the tomato mixture to a high-powered blender. Add ½ cup water and blend until completely smooth, adding up to ½ cup more water if needed. If your blender is not high-powered, strain the gravy through a fine-mesh sieve after blending for a smoother texture.
  • Wipe the pan clean, then return the gravy to the pan. Add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter, the sugar, and the cooked chicken. Cover and cook over low heat for 10 minutes, until the chicken is warmed through. Stir in the heavy cream and fenugreek and season with more salt to taste.
  • Garnish the butter chicken with cilantro and serve with your choice of basmati rice, onion kulcha, naan, roti, or paratha.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 895 calories, Carbohydrate 51 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 13 grams, Protein 75 grams, Sugar 18 grams

BOMBAY CHICKEN AND RICE



Bombay Chicken and Rice image

Chicken parts are brushed with a butter and curry mixture and baked in a mixture of rice, seasonings and dried fruit.

Provided by CHRISTYJ

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 1h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice
6 ounces diced dried mixed fruit
½ cup chopped onion
1 ½ teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups water
1 (3 pound) chicken, cut into pieces
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 teaspoons curry powder, divided
½ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • In a 9x13 inch baking pan, mix rice, fruit, onion, sugar and salt. Pour in water. Arrange chicken parts over the rice mixture. In a small bowl, mix butter, curry powder and paprika. Brush butter mixture over chicken pieces. Cover pan tightly with aluminum foil.
  • Bake 1 hour in the preheated oven, until chicken juices run clear and rice is tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4 calories, Carbohydrate 46.2 g, Cholesterol 107.2 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 34.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 517.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will greatly impact the final dish, so be sure to use the best you can find. This means using fresh, organic vegetables, free-range chicken, and high-quality spices.
  • Don't be afraid to adjust the recipe to your taste: This recipe is a starting point, so feel free to adjust it to your liking. For example, if you like your food spicier, you can add more chili powder or cayenne pepper. Or, if you prefer a milder flavor, you can reduce the amount of garlic or ginger.
  • Be patient: This recipe takes some time to make, but it's worth it. The longer you simmer the sauce, the more flavorful it will be. So, don't rush the process and enjoy the experience of cooking a delicious meal.

Conclusion:

Bombay Butter Chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is sure to impress your family and friends. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. With its rich, creamy sauce and tender chicken, this dish is sure to become a favorite. So, next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give Bombay Butter Chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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