Description
Butter Chicken with Chili Butter Drizzle is a rich, creamy, and mildly spiced Indian-inspired dish made with tender chicken simmered in a velvety tomato-butter sauce, then finished with a drizzle of spicy chili butter for extra depth and heat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 can (15 oz) tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp turmeric
- ½ tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt, to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Chili Butter Drizzle:
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp red chili flakes (or more for extra heat)
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt butter with oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and golden, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in garlic and ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add garam masala, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and chili powder. Stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Pour in tomato puree, yogurt, and cream. Stir well, reduce heat, and let simmer uncovered for 20–25 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
- Meanwhile, prepare the chili butter: In a small pan, melt butter with chili flakes and smoked paprika until fragrant. Remove from heat.
- Drizzle the chili butter over the butter chicken before serving.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with naan or basmati rice.
Notes
- Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices for a few hours for even more flavor.
- Adjust chili powder and flakes to your spice preference.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and vegan butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: butter chicken, Indian chicken curry, chili butter sauce, creamy chicken curry, spicy butter chicken