🇮🇳India
Butter Chicken
Tender chicken in a creamy tomato sauce scented with garam masala and butter.
This version turns a restaurant favorite into a structured home-cooking flow with make-ahead-friendly steps.
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
Medium
4.01 ratings
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Prep the main ingredients
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Optional timer: 5 min
2
Build the base
Cook the main aromatics or protein first so the dish develops color and foundational flavor.
Optional timer: 8 min
3
Combine and simmer
Add the sauce, liquid, or supporting ingredients and cook until the dish comes together.
Optional timer: 12 min
4
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Optional timer: 3 min
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@mariahomecook
4/7/2026
Served with rice and naan. Will definitely make again.
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4/7/2026
Great for beginners. The sauce texture was exactly what I wanted.