Homemade Butter Chicken Delight
Equipment
- Large saucepan with lid
Ingredients
- 3 lbs. chicken drumsticks/thighs/sliced breast pieces
- 1 tbsp. oil
- 1 tsp. ginger paste
- 1 tsp. garlic paste
- 3 tsp. chili powder optional
- 1 cup yogurt or buttermilk
- 1 cup sour cream
- ½ cup 4 oz. tomato puree
- 4 oz. butter
- 6 cardamoms
- 6 cloves
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 3 tsp. salt or to taste
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, cardamoms, cloves, and cinnamon sticks to the saucepan.
- Fry for about a minute until aromatic.
- Add the chicken pieces to the saucepan along with the yogurt or buttermilk, tomato puree, sour cream, chili powder (if using), and salt.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cook the chicken on medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for about 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Once the chicken is cooked, add the butter to the saucepan and stir until melted and well incorporated.
- Serve the butter chicken hot with rice or naan bread.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Serving Suggestions:
Serve the homemade butter chicken hot with rice or naan bread.Garnish with chopped cilantro/coriander leaves before serving for added flavor.
Wine Advice:
This dish pairs well with a medium-bodied red wine such as Merlot or a crisp white wine such as Chardonnay. The wine’s richness will complement the flavors of the butter chicken and enhance the overall dining experience.Nutritional Information
Calories: 450 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 35 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 4 g