Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Thigh Recipes. (Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe). Chicken Makhani is one of my favorite Indian dishes. It is a full flavored dish that complements the chicken well. It can be made as mild or spicy as you wish by adjusting the cayenne. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 35 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 shallot

finely chopped

¼ white onion

chopped

2 tablespoons butter

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 bay leaf

¼ cup plain yogurt

1 cup half-and-half

1 cup tomato puree

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

or to taste

1 pinch salt

1 pinch black pepper

1 tablespoon peanut oil

1 pound boneless

skinless chicken thighs

cut into bite-size pieces

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 pinch cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon cornstarch

¼ cup water

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat. Saute shallot and onion until soft and translucent. Stir in butter lemon juice ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon garam masala chili powder cumin and bay leaf. Cook stirring for 1 minute. Add tomato sauce and cook for 2 minutes stirring frequently. Stir in half-and-half and yogurt. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes stirring frequently. Season with salt pepper. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 2

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until lightly browned about 10 minutes. Reduce heat and season with 1 teaspoon garam masala and cayenne. Stir in a few spoonfuls of sauce and simmer until liquid has reduced and chicken is no longer pink. Stir cooked chicken into sauce.

Step 3

Mix together cornstarch and water then stir into the sauce. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened.

Nutritional Information

Chicken Makhani (Indian Butter Chicken) Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 407.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 23.4g 47%

Carbohydrates: 15.6g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 2.2g 9%

Sugars: 5g

Fat: 27.8g 43%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 107mg 36%

Vitamin A Iu: 1193.9IU 24%

Niacin Equivalents: 9.5mg 73%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 11.5mg 19%

Folate: 23.8mcg 6%

Calcium: 134.9mg 14%

Iron: 3.1mg 17%

Magnesium: 49.4mg 18%

Potassium: 625.2mg 18%

Sodium: 523.4mg 21%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 14%

Calories From Fat: 250

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.