Dinner · Indian-inspired

Butter Chicken

A gently spiced, buttery tomato chicken curry.

Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Total50 min
Serves4

Ingredients

Serves4

Metric and US measurements are approximate conversions; ingredient densities vary. Double-check temperatures and cooking times when changing portions.

Method

1

Coat the chicken with yoghurt, garam masala and paprika; leave for at least 10 minutes.

2

Melt half the butter in a pan and brown chicken in batches. Set aside.

3

Cook onion until soft; stir in garlic, then passata and sugar. Simmer 10 minutes.

4

Return chicken and its juices to the sauce. Simmer until cooked all the way through, about 12–15 minutes.

5

Stir in cream and remaining butter. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Food safety: ensure poultry is fully cooked, handle raw meat separately, and check packaging for allergens. Times are estimates and ovens vary.