The Better Butter Chicken Recipes

THE BEST BUTTER CHICKEN

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.

EASY BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a large bowl, season the chicken breast with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon of chili powder, and the teaspoon of turmeric. Let sit for 15 minutes to marinate.
• Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the chicken, then remove from the pot.
• Melt another 2 tablespoons of butter in the pot, then add the onion, garam masala, remaining teaspoon of chili powder, the cumin, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cinnamon, salt and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
• Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.
• Add the water and cream and return to a simmer.
• Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for another 10-15 minutes.
• Stir in the last 2 tablespoons of butter and season with more salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve the chicken over rice and garnish with cilantro.
• Enjoy!

FAMOUS BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• Place eggs and cracker crumbs in two separate shallow bowls. Mix cracker crumbs with garlic salt and pepper. Dip chicken in the eggs, then dredge in the crumb mixture to coat.
• Arrange coated chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish. Place pieces of butter around the chicken.
• Bake in the preheated oven for 40 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.

HOMEMADE BUTTER CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY

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!

THE BETTER BUTTER CHICKEN

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.

BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Place the cashews in a small heatproof bowl. Cover with boiling water and let soak 30 minutes, then drain.
• Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt, pepper, 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric. Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large Dutch oven over high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and brown 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
• Reduce the heat to medium high and add the remaining 2 tablespoons vegetable oil to the pot. Add the onions, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, until soft and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the coriander, cumin, chili powder and remaining 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; cook, stirring and scraping the pot, until the spices are toasted, about 30 seconds.
• Add the tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot. Cook, stirring, until the tomatoes break down, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer the onion-tomato mixture to a blender (reserve the pot). Add the soaked cashews and 1 1/4 cups water and puree until smooth. Pour the sauce into the reserved pot.
• Return the chicken and any juices from the plate to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, until the chicken is tender, about 40 minutes.
• Stir in the heavy cream, butter, sugar and remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Thin the curry with water, if necessary; season with salt. Serve with rice and top with cilantro.

BABZY'S BETTER BUTTER CHICKEN - WW 4 POINTS

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter, until onions are soft.
• Slice chicken breasts into bite sized pieces.
• Combine spices (except garam masala) and toss chicken pieces until well coated.
• Add the chicken to the onions and saute until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
• In a separate bowl or large measuring cup, combine the fat-free cream, tomato sauce, fat-free sour cream and garam masala with a whisk, then pour over chicken mixture.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for about 15 minutes, making sure that chicken is cooked through.
• Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro if desired.