Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani – Creamy Tomato Chicken)

By Savannah Ryan, Cookbook Author & Food Explorer

This restaurant classic is tender chicken in a silky tomato-butter sauce—rich, mildly spiced, and totally comforting.

Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani – Creamy Tomato Chicken)

Ingredients (Serves 4 | Prep: 15 min + marinate | Cook: 30 min)

• 1 lb chicken thighs, cubed

• ½ cup yogurt

• 2 Tbsp ghee

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1-inch ginger

• 1 cup tomato puree

• 1 tsp each: garam masala, cumin, coriander

• ½ tsp chili powder

• ½ cup cream or coconut milk

• Salt

Instructions

1. Marinate chicken in yogurt + half spices 30 min.

2. Sauté onion, garlic, ginger in ghee.

3. Add tomato and remaining spices; cook soft.

4. Stir in cream and chicken; simmer 20 min.

Pro Tips

• Finish with fresh cilantro.

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