Butter Chicken

A mild, creamy curry featuring marinated chicken breasts grilled and roasted, then simmered in a rich tomato and cream sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1064.1 kcals 4256.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 75.3 grams 301.1 grams
Fat 60.5 grams 242.1 grams
Protein 54.6 grams 218.2 grams
Cook Time
30 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
100
ml
Yoghurt
Plain
25
g
200
ml
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
Juice only
0.5
piece
GrainsCereals
4
piece
Naan Bread
To serve
300
g
Basmati Rice
To serve
Meat
600
g
Chicken Breasts
4 x 150g portions
NutsSeeds
15
g
Garlic
Crushed
1
tsp
Cumin
Ground
1
tbsp
Coriander
Ground
1
pinch
1
pinch
1
pinch
1
handful
Coriander
Fresh
Vegetables
2.5
cm
1
piece
Onion
Grated
2.5
cm
Root Ginger
For sauce, grated
2
piece
2
piece

Steps

  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Coat the chicken in the marinade and refrigerate for 12 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the grill to its highest setting.
  • Grill chicken for 4 minutes per side, then baste with butter and lemon juice.
  • Preheat the oven to 200°C.
  • Roast the chicken for 12 minutes until cooked through.
  • Fry the grated onion in butter for 5 minutes until soft.
  • Add the ginger and garlic and cook for one minute.
  • Stir in tomato purée, chillies, and chilli powder and cook for 3 minutes.
  • Reduce heat, stir in cream, and simmer for one minute.
  • Add chicken breasts to the sauce and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve chicken on plates drizzled with sauce and sprinkled with fresh coriander.
  • Serve alongside basmati rice and naan bread.