Butter Chicken

Butter Chicken is hand down my favourite Indian dish to eat. It’s super creamy, buttery and indulgent! It can’t be beat so here is my recipe if you fancy giving it a go for dinner this week. I always pair it with some good ol’ garlic naan! Let me know if you all want that recipe too and I can get it up for you!

Ingredients for Butter Chicken

Serves 4-6

• 2 chicken breasts cubed 
• 50g melted butter
• 5 tbsp yoghurt
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 and half tbsp ginger/garlic paste
• pinch of cinnamon powder 
• salt to taste
• 3 tomatoes chopped
• 2 large onions chopped 
• 1 inch of ginger
• 30g cashews 
• 40g butter
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves/kasoori methi
• 2 tbsp double cream 
• coriander to garnish 

Method

1. Marinade your chicken in all the spices and yoghurt listed above for a minimum of 1hr, but ideally overnight.
2. Sauté your tomatoes, onions, cashews and ginger in oil on med-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
3. Remove from the heat and allow to cool, once cooled purée in a blender with 4 tbsps of water, until smooth.
4. Fry your marinated chicken in the butter for 5 minutes or until all the water it releases evaporates.
5. Add in salt and tomato purée and cook that down for a further 3 minutes. 
6. Strain your tomato and onion mixture into the pan using a sieve and stir well. 
7. Add in your fenugreek leaves and cook for a further 2 minutes on med-low heat. 
8. Turn the gas off and stir in your double cream.
9. Serve immediately and garnish with chopped coriander and some more cream!

FAQs

Can I make butter chicken ahead of time?

Yes, butter chicken tastes even better the next day. Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat gently on the stove.

Can I freeze butter chicken?

Yes. Allow it to cool completely, then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

What can I serve with butter chicken?

Butter chicken pairs perfectly with naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice.

If you like the look of my Butter Chicken then you should definitely check out the ones below for some more amazing dishes:

• Chicken Kebabs
• Homemade cheesy garlic bread in under 30 minutes
• Korean Fried Chicken bites
• Chicken Tacos

Or try my Chicken Shish Wraps for another easy chicken recipe

Butter Chicken

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Servings: 5 people

Ingredients

Marinade

• 2 chicken breasts cubed
• 50 g melted butter
• 5 tbsp yoghurt
• 2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 and half tbsp ginger/garlic paste
• pinch of cinnamon powder
• salt to taste

Curry

• 3 tomatoes chopped
• 2 large onions chopped
• 1 inch of ginger
• 30 g cashews
• 40 g butter to fry chicken in
• 2 tbsp tomato purée
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves/kasoori methi
• 2 tbsp double cream
• 25g butter to add at the end
• coriander to garnish

Instructions

• Marinade your chicken in all the spices and yoghurt listed above for a minimum of 1hr, but ideally overnight.
• Sauté your tomatoes, onions, cashews and ginger in oil on med-high heat for 5-6 minutes.
• Remove from the heat and allow to cool, once cooled purée in a blender with 4 tbsps of water, until smooth.
• Fry your marinated chicken in the butter for 5 minutes or until all the water it releases evaporates.
• Add in salt and tomato purée and cook that down for a further 3 minutes.
• Strain your tomato and onion mixture into the pan using a sieve and stir well.
• Add in your fenugreek leaves and cook for a further 2 minutes on med-low heat.
• Turn the gas off and stir in your double cream and some more butter!
• Serve immediately and garnish with chopped coriander and some more cream!

Last updated: February 2026

Looking for more dinner ideas? Try my Baked Homemade French Fries and serve it with these Chicken Shish Wraps for another flavour-packed meal idea.