Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)

Murgh Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken)
  • PREP TIME
    25 mins
  • COOK TIME
    35 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    410

Experience the rich and creamy delight of Murgh Makhani, a beloved Indian classic. This homemade version delivers the authentic flavors of butter chicken, perfect for a comforting and flavorful meal. Served best with warm naan or fragrant basmati rice.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    13 g
  • Cholesterol
    179 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    38 g
  • Saturated Fat
    12 g
  • Sodium
    1141 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    30 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View In a large bowl, combine yogurt and tandoori masala powder. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour. Drain and discard any excess marinade. (Marinating time: 1 hour)

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Recipe View Combine onion, ginger, water, and garlic in a blender. Blend until a smooth paste forms. Set aside. (Prep time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook, turning occasionally, until lightly browned. Remove from skillet and set aside. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in the same skillet. Add the onion paste and cook until the moisture has mostly evaporated. (Cook time: 3 minutes)

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Recipe View Sprinkle garam masala and chili powder over the onion mixture. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly. (Cook time: 1 minute)

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Recipe View Add tomato sauce, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Cook time: 5 minutes)

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Recipe View Return the chicken to the skillet. Add half-and-half and bring to a gentle boil.

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Recipe View Add butter, fenugreek leaves, and salt. Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is no longer pink in the middle and the sauce has thickened slightly. (Simmer time: 15-20 minutes)

For a richer flavor, use full-fat yogurt and heavy cream instead of half-and-half.
Adjust the amount of Indian chili powder to your preferred level of spiciness.
Garnish with fresh cilantro for an extra burst of flavor.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.9/ 5 ( 136 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (10)
  • Liza Hayes

    I used coconut milk instead of half-and-half for a dairy-free version, and it was still fantastic!

  • Alberta Lesch

    My husband said it was better than our favorite Indian restaurant!

  • Calista Hellercrist

    This recipe is amazing! My family loved it. The chicken was so tender, and the sauce was bursting with flavor.

  • Yazmin Ward

    The fenugreek leaves make all the difference! This recipe is authentic and delicious.

  • Mya King

    Make sure to brown the onion paste well – that’s where the magic happens!

  • Tomas Hermann

    Easy to follow and so delicious! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

  • Irma Stokes

    Great recipe, but I found it needed a bit more salt to taste.

  • Jeremie Lindgren

    I've made butter chicken many times, and this is by far the best recipe I've tried. The instructions were clear, and the results were restaurant-quality.

  • Tressie Jakubowski

    I doubled the recipe for a party and it was a huge hit!

  • Polly Kassulke

    I added a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes, and it was perfect.

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