How to Make Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)

Butter Chicken, or Murgh Makhani, is a classic Indian chicken recipe made with tender juicy chicken pieces cooked in creamy, mildly spiced tomato sauce. Often confused with chicken tikka masala, this butter chicken recipe is rich, flavorful, and just as delicious – if not better – than even your favorite Indian restaurant.

Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)

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Key Ingredients: - Butter - Yellow onions - Fresh ginger - Red chili powder - Cream - Ground cashews Swipe up for the full list!

Marinate chicken in marinade for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.

How to Make Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)

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Add onions, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, tomatoes, red chili powder, salt, and simmer for 5-10 minutes, stirring often.

How to Make Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)

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Marinate chicken in marinade, add onion, tomato sauce, chicken broth, cream, tomato paste, and cashews, simmer for 30-45 minutes, add curry, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with cilantro leaves if desired.

How to Make Butter Chicken Recipe (Murgh Makhani)

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