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Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken)

Makhani Chicken (Indian Butter Chicken)
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A flavorful Indian butter chicken dish made with marinated chicken cooked in a creamy tomato-based sauce with a blend of spices.

Ingredients

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Marinade:

  • 1 ¾ 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 ½ 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
  • ½ teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, combine cubed chicken with lemon juice, chili powder, salt, yogurt, olive oil, garlic paste, ginger paste, melted butter, and garam masala. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Prepare the sauce: In a pan, melt butter and add garam masala, ginger paste, garlic, and green chile pepper. Cook for a few minutes, then add tomato puree, water, chili powder, salt, honey, and fenugreek leaves. Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Cook the chicken: Add marinated chicken to the sauce and cook until the chicken is tender. Stir in heavy cream and cook for an additional 10 minutes.

Notes

  • You can adjust the spice levels by increasing or decreasing the amount of chili powder and green chile pepper.
  • For a richer sauce, you can add more heavy cream or butter.

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