Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

    Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

    India's beloved creamy tomato-based chicken curry with aromatic spices, served with naan and basmati rice.

    45 minMedium4 servings

    Nutrition per serving

    480

    Calories

    34g

    Protein

    16g

    Carbs

    32g

    Fat

    Ingredients

    • 600gChicken breast, cubed
    • 3 tbspButter
    • 400gCanned tomatoes
    • ½ cupHeavy cream
    • 2 tspGaram masala
    • 1 tspKashmiri chili powder
    • 2 tbspGinger-garlic paste
    • 1 tbspFenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Marinate chicken in yogurt, garam masala, chili powder, and salt for 15 minutes.

    2. 2

      Sear chicken in butter until golden on all sides. Remove and set aside.

    3. 3

      In the same pan, sauté ginger-garlic paste until fragrant. Add canned tomatoes and simmer 15 minutes.

    4. 4

      Blend the sauce until smooth, return to pan. Add cream, butter, and fenugreek leaves.

    5. 5

      Add chicken back in and simmer gently for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens.

    6. 6

      Serve hot with naan bread and basmati rice, garnished with cream and cilantro.

    Nutrition Facts

    Servings 4Serving Size 1

    Amount Per Serving

    Calories480

    % Daily Value *

    Total Fat 32g41%
    Saturated Fat 14.4g72%
    Trans Fat 0g
    Cholesterol 75mg25%
    Sodium 310mg13%
    Total Carbohydrate 16g6%
    Dietary Fiber 1g4%
    Sugars 2.4g
    Protein 34g68%
    Vitamin A 500 IUVitamin C 28 mgCalcium 220 mgIron 1.8 mg

    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

    💡 Tips for Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)

    • • Let meat rest for 5 minutes after cooking to keep it juicy.
    • • Don't let garlic burn — add it after other aromatics and cook briefly.
    • • Pound chicken to even thickness for uniform cooking.

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