# Butter Chicken

Recipe by [Sofia Lindqvist](https://fridge.menu/en/u/sofialindqvist)

A creamy, spiced Indian-style chicken curry simmered in a tomato and butter sauce, served with rice.

Servings: 4 · Prep 30 min · Cook 33 min · Meat

Contains: milk

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## Ingredients

- 100 g [Greek yoghurt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/greek-yogurt)
- ½ tsp [chilli flakes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chili-flakes)
- ½ tsp [cloves](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cloves)
- 2 tsp [cumin](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cumin)
- 1 tsp [cardamom](https://fridge.menu/en/i/cardamom)
- 2 tsp [garam masala](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garam-masala)
- 2 clove [garlic](https://fridge.menu/en/i/garlic) — finely chopped
- 1 tsp [turmeric](https://fridge.menu/en/i/turmeric)
- 1 tbsp [ginger](https://fridge.menu/en/i/ginger) — fresh
- 400 g [canned chopped tomatoes](https://fridge.menu/en/i/canned-chopped-tomatoes)
- 500 g [chicken breast](https://fridge.menu/en/i/chicken-breast) — diced
- 1 pcs [onion](https://fridge.menu/en/i/onion) — sliced into rings
- 50 ml [whipping cream](https://fridge.menu/en/i/whipping-cream)
- 50 g [butter](https://fridge.menu/en/i/butter)
- 2 tbsp [olive oil](https://fridge.menu/en/i/olive-oil)
- [salt](https://fridge.menu/en/i/salt) — to taste
- [black pepper](https://fridge.menu/en/i/black-pepper) — to taste, freshly ground
- 300 ml basmati rice — cooked according to packet instructions
- 2 bunch [coriander](https://fridge.menu/en/i/coriander) — fresh

## Steps

1. Whisk together the yoghurt, chilli flakes, cloves, cumin, cardamom, garam masala, turmeric, ginger, garlic and chopped tomatoes until smooth.
2. Pour the sauce over the chicken pieces, cover and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or ideally overnight or from morning until dinner. (30 min)
3. Melt the butter with the oil in a frying pan. Fry the onion until soft.
4. Add the chicken, sauce and cream.
5. Simmer gently for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is tender. (33 min)
6. Serve with rice, sprinkled with fresh coriander.

Published 2026-10-09

https://fridge.menu/en/r/butter-chicken-hs0vjyfg

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