Best 7 Butter Chicken With Yogurt Recipes

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Butter chicken with yogurt is a delectable dish. Its velvety texture and rich flavors make it a favorite among people. The combination of yogurt and butter creates a creamy and aromatic gravy that perfectly complements the tender pieces of chicken. This dish is often served with fluffy rice or flatbreads, making it a complete meal. The spices used in this dish, such as garam masala and cumin, add a touch of warmth and depth of flavor. Additionally, the yogurt marinade helps tenderize the chicken, making it juicy and succulent. Overall, butter chicken with yogurt is a delightful and satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone.

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

BUTTER CHICKEN



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Butter Chicken is creamy and easy to make right at home in one pan with simple ingredients! Full of incredible flavours, it rivals any Indian restaurant! Aromatic golden chicken pieces in an incredible creamy curry sauce, this Butter Chicken recipe is one of the best you will try!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 23

28 oz (800g) boneless and skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger ((or finely grated))
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ghee ((or 1 tbs butter + 1 tbs oil))
1 large onion, (sliced or chopped)
1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, (minced)
1 tablespoon ginger, (minced or finely grated)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon ground coriander
14 oz (400 g) crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon red chili powder ((adjust to your taste preference))
1 1/4 teaspoons salt ((or to taste))
1 cup of heavy or thickened cream ((or evaporated milk to save calories))
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon kasoori methi ((or dried fenugreek leaves))

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine chicken with all of the ingredients for the chicken marinade; let marinate for 30 minutes to an hour (or overnight if time allows).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet or pot over medium-high heat. When sizzling, add chicken pieces in batches of two or three, making sure not to crowd the pan. Fry until browned for only 3 minutes on each side. Set aside and keep warm. (You will finish cooking the chicken in the sauce.)
  • Heat butter or ghee in the same pan. Fry the onions until they start to sweat (about 6 minutes) while scraping up any browned bits stuck on the bottom of the pan.
  • Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, then add ground coriander, cumin and garam masala. Let cook for about 20 seconds until fragrant, while stirring occasionally.
  • Add crushed tomatoes, chili powder and salt. Let simmer for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens and becomes a deep brown red colour.
  • Remove from heat, scoop mixture into a blender and blend until smooth. You may need to add a couple tablespoons of water to help it blend (up to 1/4 cup). Work in batches depending on the size of your blender.
  • Pour the puréed sauce back into the pan. Stir the cream, sugar and crushed kasoori methi (or fenugreek leaves) through the sauce. Add the chicken with juices back into the pan and cook for an additional 8-10 minutes until chicken is cooked through and the sauce is thick and bubbling.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh, hot garlic butter rice and fresh homemade Naan bread!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 580 kcal, Carbohydrate 17 g, Protein 36 g, Fat 41 g, SaturatedFat 19 g, Cholesterol 250 mg, Sodium 1601 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g, ServingSize 1 serving

YOGURT CHICKEN



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Very tasty yogurt-dipped, breaded chicken breasts. The yogurt makes the chicken VERY moist and the coating nice and crunchy!

Provided by Anonymous

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Breaded

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
1 (6 ounce) container plain low-fat yogurt
1 lemon, juiced
1 cup dried bread crumbs, seasoned
½ teaspoon garlic powder
salt to taste
¼ cup butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place yogurt in a small bowl and stir until creamy smooth. Add lemon and stir together. (Note: If you do not stir the yogurt first, the lemon juice will make the yogurt curdle.) In a separate shallow dish or bowl combine the bread crumbs, garlic powder and salt to taste; mix together.
  • In a 9x13 inch baking dish place 1 scant pat of butter or margarine for each chicken breast. Rinse chicken breasts and pat dry. Dip each breast in the lemon/yogurt mixture, then in the bread crumb mixture (coating completely but not heavily).
  • Place coated chicken in the baking dish and top each breast with a full pat of butter or margarine. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Let cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 81.4 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.4 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 573.6 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

SUNNY'S EASY BUTTER CHICKEN



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Butter Chicken is the commonly used name for the original Punjabi dish murgh makhani. I'm putting my spin on it to save time by using frozen prepared garlic and ginger pods from the supermarket.

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup Greek yogurt
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon hot Hungarian paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken tenders, cut into 1-inch sections
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 cup crushed tomatoes
1 teaspoon sugar
2 frozen ginger pods (or 2 inches ginger, grated)
2 frozen garlic pods (or 2 cloves garlic, grated)
3/4 to 1 cup heavy cream, at room temperature
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more to garnish
2 cups cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • For the marinade: In a bowl, add the yogurt, chili powder, cumin, turmeric, garam masala, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Stir until everything is one color. Scoop into a large resealable bag and add the chicken. Leave on the counter at room temperature for 2 hours.
  • To cook the chicken: In a large pan with straight sides on medium-high heat, add the butter and then the chicken chunks from the bag, discarding the marinade. Cook, turning, until some parts are browned but most are still white, about 8 minutes.
  • For the sauce. Add the crushed tomatoes, sugar, ginger and garlic to the pan. Things should be bubbly and hot. Stir to marry everything and when the pan smells like garlic and ginger, add the heavy cream and stir again until everything is the same color. Partially cover and simmer on low for 20 minutes.
  • For serving: Stir in the cilantro and serve over rice with another sprinkle of cilantro.

THE BEST BUTTER CHICKEN



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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.

(MURGH MAKHANI) BUTTER CHICKEN



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Butter chicken is a great, ever-evolving, cross-continental dish found in Delhi, London, New York, Perth and most points in between. In its purest form, it is yogurt-and-spice-marinated chicken dressed in a velvety red bath comprising butter, onions, ginger and tomatoes scented with garam masala, cumin and turmeric, with a cinnamon tang. This version was adapted from Amandeep Sharma, a young kitchen hand at the restaurant Attica, in Melbourne, Australia, who used to make it for staff meal. It is wildly luxurious. Serve with basmati rice and mango chutney, with papadums or naan if you can find them, with extra rice if you cannot.

Provided by Sam Sifton

Categories     dinner, lunch, weekday, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 1/2 cups full-fat Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons ground turmeric
2 tablespoons garam masala
2 tablespoons ground cumin
3 pounds chicken thighs, on the bone
1/4 pound unsalted butter
4 teaspoons neutral oil, like vegetable or canola oil
2 medium-size yellow onions, peeled and diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
3 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled and grated or finely diced
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 cinnamon stick
2 medium-size tomatoes, diced
2 red chiles, like Anaheim, or 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
Kosher salt to taste
2/3 cup chicken stock, low-sodium or homemade
1 1/2 cups cream
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
3 tablespoons ground almonds, or finely chopped almonds
1/2 bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed.

Steps:

  • Whisk together the yogurt, lemon juice, turmeric, garam masala and cumin in a large bowl. Put the chicken in, and coat with the marinade. Cover, and refrigerate (for up to a day).
  • In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter in the oil until it starts to foam. Add the onions, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds, and cook until the onions start to brown.
  • Add the cinnamon stick, tomatoes, chiles and salt, and cook until the chiles are soft, about 10 minutes.
  • Add the chicken and marinade to the pan, and cook for 5 minutes, then add the chicken stock. Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer, uncovered, for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Stir in the cream and tomato paste, and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add the almonds, cook for an additional 5 minutes and remove from the heat. Garnish with the cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1017, UnsaturatedFat 40 grams, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 85 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 48 grams, SaturatedFat 37 grams, Sodium 1197 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams, TransFat 1 gram

HOMEMADE BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breast, plain yogurt, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, garam masala, salt, turmeric, cumin, butter, onion, tomato puree, ginger garlic paste, cardamom pods, ground cloves, chili powder, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, cream, naan bread, cooked rice, Chopped fresh parsley

Provided by Evelyn Liu

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 ⅓ lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
½ cup plain yogurt
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 tablespoon cumin
¼ cup butter
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tomato puree
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
6 cardamom pods
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander
1 tablespoon garam masala
1 tablespoon turmeric
1 ¼ cups cream
naan bread, for serving
cooked rice, for serving
Chopped fresh parsley, for serving

Steps:

  • On a cutting board, slice the chicken into bite size pieces.
  • Combine the chicken with the yogurt, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, garam masala, salt, turmeric, and cumin and mix to coat well.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat the oven 430˚F (220˚C).
  • Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto bamboo skewers, then place them over a baking tray lined with parchment paper, making sure there is space underneath the chicken to help distribute the heat more evenly.
  • Bake for about 15 minutes, until slightly dark brown on the edges.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then sauté the onions and tomato purée, until tender but not browned.
  • Add the garlic ginger paste, cardamom pods, cloves, chili powder, coriander, garam masala, and turmeric and fry for about 30 seconds to release their aromatics and flavor, stirring constantly.
  • Pour in the cream and mix well with the onion and spices.
  • When the cream mixture is bubbling, add in the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Serve with naan bread and rice and garnish with parsley.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 7 grams

THE BETTER BUTTER CHICKEN



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A healthier rendition of the popular Indian dish, that doesn't use gobs of butter and tons of heavy cream. Adapted from Eat, Shrink & Be Merry!

Provided by FLKeysJen

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 (19 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 whole rotisserie-cooked chicken, skin removed and meat cut up
1/3 cup light cream (5%)
1/4 cup light sour cream or 1/4 cup light plain yogurt
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
hot cooked basmati rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a deep, 10-inch skillet over medium heat; add onions and garlic; cook slowly, stirring often, until onions are tender - about five minutes.
  • Add gingerroot, chili powder, turmeric and cinnamon; cook one more minute.
  • Add undrained tomatoes, tomato paste, brown sugar, salt and pepper; reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add cut-up chicken, cream and sour cream; simmer, uncovered, for five more minutes.
  • Remove from heat and stir in cilantro; serve over hot basmati rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.2, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 132, Sodium 590.1, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5, Protein 36.1

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the final flavor of your dish. Look for fresh, organic ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment. There are many different ways to make butter chicken, so feel free to adjust the recipe to your own taste. You can add more or less spice, use different types of yogurt, or even add other vegetables.
  • Be patient. Butter chicken takes a little time to make, but it's worth it. The longer you let the flavors meld, the better the dish will be.
  • Serve with your favorite sides. Butter chicken is traditionally served with rice or naan bread. You can also serve it with a side of raita or chutney.

Conclusion:

Butter chicken is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home. So next time you're looking for a new recipe to try, give butter chicken a try. You won't be disappointed.

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