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Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 150 g Chicken thigh; 40 ml Yogurt; 5 g Ginger root; 1 g Salt; 0.25 pieces Onion; 1 clove Garlic; 20 g Butter; 1 g Chili powder; 0.5 g Turmeric; 40 ml Heavy cream; 70 g Basmati rice; 2 g Garam masala; 100 ml Tomato passata; 3 g White sugar

by Emily C.

Cooking time50 min

Calories825 kcal / portion

Creation dateSep 9, 2026

Rating

Basmati rice70 g256 kcal
Butter20 g143 kcal
Chicken thigh150 g182 kcal
Chili powder1 g3 kcal
Garam masala2 g8 kcal
Garlic1 clove7 kcal
Ginger root5 g4 kcal
Heavy cream40 ml136 kcal
Onion0.25 pieces11 kcal
Salt1 g0 kcal
Tomato passata100 ml38 kcal
Turmeric0.5 g2 kcal
White sugar3 g12 kcal
Yogurt40 ml24 kcal

Calorie values are estimates based on standard ingredient data. You are responsible for verifying accuracy for your own dietary needs.

Description

Tender chicken in a mild, velvety tomato and butter sauce. A takeaway favourite that is easy to make at home. 1. Mix the yogurt with half the spices, the grated garlic and ginger and the salt. Coat the chicken pieces and leave for at least 30 minutes. 2. Brown the chicken in half the butter in a hot pan, then take it out. 3. Melt the rest of the butter and soften the chopped onion. Add the remaining spices and the passata and simmer for 10 minutes. 4. Blend the sauce smooth, return it to the pan with the chicken and simmer for 10 minutes. 5. Stir in the cream and sugar and serve with basmati rice.

Allergens

Milk