Creamy butter chicken with basmati rice and naan bread

Medium

Butter Chicken (Indian-Canadian)

Name: Butter Chicken (Indian-Canadian)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian-Canadian
Ingredients: 800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into pieces; 0.5 cup plain yogurt; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp chili powder; 3 tbsp butter; 1 large onion, finely diced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 can crushed tomatoes (400ml); 0.75 cup heavy cream (35%); 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi); 1 tsp sugar; salt to taste; fresh cilantro for garnish

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50 min6410 cal

Canada's most popular Indian dish, this butter chicken features tender marinated chicken in a rich, creamy tomato sauce infused with aromatic spices — garam masala, cumin, coriander, and fenugreek. Butter chicken is a staple on Canadian menus from Vancouver to Halifax and a beloved weeknight dinner across Québec. Our version is restaurant-quality but easy enough for a Tuesday night.

Ingredients

Servings:

Instructions

Nutrition Per Serving

Calories410 kcal

Protein32 g

Fat22 g

Carbs18 g

Fiber2 g

Sugar8 g

Sodium740 mg

Pro Tips

💡Marinate overnight for the best flavour penetration.
💡Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek) is the secret ingredient — don't skip it.
💡Use full-fat yogurt for a creamier marinade.
💡Blend the sauce for a silky-smooth restaurant-style texture.

Variations

🔄Slow cooker: add sauce and chicken, cook on LOW 6 hours.
🔄Make it dairy-free with coconut cream instead of heavy cream.
🔄Add cashew paste for a richer sauce.
🔄Grill the marinated chicken for a tandoori-butter chicken hybrid.

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Butter Chicken (Indian-Canadian)

Ingredients

Instructions

Marinate

Cook chicken

Make sauce

Blend and finish

Serve

Nutrition Per Serving

Pro Tips

Variations

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