Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken is a rich and creamy tomato-based curry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked in a buttery, spiced sauce. It is a beloved dish in North Indian cuisine, known for its mildly spiced, slightly sweet flavor profile and velvety texture, often enjoyed with naan or rice.
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Ingredients
- 500 grams
- 3 tablespoons
- 1 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1/2 cup
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 tablespoon
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 teaspoon
- to taste
- 2 tablespoons
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North Indian
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Last updated 4/1/2026
Butter Chicken was created in Delhi in the 1950s by the chefs at Moti Mahal restaurant as a way to use leftover tandoori chicken by simmering it in a tomato and butter-based sauce.
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