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creamy chicken butter sauce with rice and naan on white kitchen counter

Chicken Butter Sauce Recipe

This chicken butter sauce recipe delivers restaurant-quality flavor in just 30 minutes. Tender marinated chicken is simmered in a rich, creamy, spiced tomato sauce for the ultimate comfort food. Perfect with rice or naan for a family-friendly dinner.
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Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Marination: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 425kcal
Cost: $18

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed skillet
  • Cast-iron pan
  • Immersion blender
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Mixing bowls

Ingredients

For Chicken Marinade

  • 2 lbs boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into chunks
  • 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt

For Chicken Butter Sauce

  • 3 tablespoon butter
  • 1 large onion finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 14 oz crushed tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 cup heavy cream room temperature
  • 2 tablespoon cashews soaked 10 minutes
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • salt to taste
  • fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Mix yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and chicken. Refrigerate 30 minutes–4 hours.
  • Heat butter, cook onions golden brown, add garlic and ginger.
  • Stir in tomato paste, crushed tomatoes, and spices. Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Puree soaked cashews with water, stir into sauce, season with sugar and salt.
  • Sear marinated chicken until golden and cooked through.
  • Add chicken to sauce, pour cream slowly, stir until creamy. Garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 280g | Calories: 425kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 3.8mg