I’ve been hesitant to embrace Indian food mostly because I’m not a big fan of curry. My husband and kids however LOVE Indian food and because I love them, I thought I’d give butter chicken a go. I had this recipe kicking around for years, tore out of some recipe book Carnation milk had put out. I am in love, seriously in love with this butter chicken. Serve with Basmati Rice and Naan Bread.
Butter Chicken
2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 1/2 tsp minced ginger
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp of each; garam masala and cumin
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup tomato sauce
1 cup Carnation fat-free evaporated milk
1/4 cup plain yogurt
salt and pepper to taste
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
Heat remaining oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute onion, garlic and ginger until soft and fragrant. Stir in butter, lemon juices and spices. Cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce, cooking for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in milk and yogurt. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.
Add reserved chicken to sauce and bring sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
dee brun says
February 29, 2012 at 9:43 amOMG I think I licked the screen…I LUV Butter chicken but have only ever used pre-made sauces…Sp trying this recipe…
Cheers
Candace says
February 29, 2012 at 8:58 pmCome back and let me know what you think of it!
Aliya says
March 6, 2012 at 10:50 amI made this last night, scrumptious! Like dee brun, I’ve only ever used pre-made butter chicken sauces, and this tasted just as good, if not better!
Cherie-Lynn says
March 7, 2012 at 6:02 pmI’m with the other two I’ve only ever used the jar sauce. This is currently in the pan simmering an it smells so good. I did cheat on the Naan though! Thanks for posting such great recipes.
Bonnie says
March 20, 2012 at 11:34 amMe four – only ever used per-made sauces. I’ll definitely try this. My husband and I LOVE butter chicken.
More importantly, how do you get your kids to eat this fabulous stuff?
Candace says
March 20, 2012 at 11:50 amMy oldest daughter is a total foodie. The kid eats raw oysters for heaven’s sake. That even grosses me out. My youngest is the pickiest child alive, but I happen to be the stubbornest mother alive. Two choices: take it or leave it. 🙂
Pam @writewrds says
March 24, 2012 at 1:16 pmI’m making this one! (Bookmarked the page!)
Candace says
March 26, 2012 at 12:04 pmLet me know what you think!
Sara cooper says
March 28, 2012 at 12:02 pmMaking this tonight, will let you know how it turns out 🙂
Candace says
April 3, 2012 at 7:14 pmAnd? How was it?
Leigh says
May 8, 2012 at 6:06 pmMade this tonight. So yummy! My 7yo loved it so much she asked to take leftovers for her school lunch tomorrow. 🙂
Candace says
May 9, 2012 at 7:44 amYou have no idea how pleased I am that you came back to tell me this! My kids are big fans too. Last week we out for Indian at a very popular restaurant in the area…..this butter chicken is better 🙂
harpreet says
October 5, 2012 at 12:43 amhttp://sweb2.dmit.nait.ca/hkaur8/Punjabi_butter_chicken02/
check this out….:)