Indian Butter Chicken (Spicy Version)

Name: Indian Butter Chicken (Spicy Version)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 800 g Chicken thighs; 50 g butter; 100 g tomato paste; 20 g garam masala; 10 g chili powder; 15 g ginger; 15 g garlic; 150 g onion; 120 g yogurt; 100 ml heavy cream; 15 ml lemon juice; 10 g cilantro

A creamy and spicy Indian curry with tender chicken simmered in a tomato-based sauce with butter, garam masala, and chili.

Total: 1 h
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Nutrition

per serving

kcal: 485
Protein: 42 g
Fat: 32 g
Carbs: 8 g

Ingredients

for 4 servings

Chicken thighs800 g
butter50 g
tomato paste100 g
garam masala20 g
chili powder10 g
ginger15 g
garlic15 g
onion150 g
yogurt120 g
heavy cream100 ml
lemon juice15 ml
cilantro10 g

Method

5 steps

Marinate chicken thighs in yogurt, half the garam masala, and half the chili powder for 30 minutes.
Sauté finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a pan until softened.
Stir in tomato paste, remaining garam masala, and remaining chili powder, then add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
Pour in heavy cream and add butter, simmering until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
Stir in lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.