Description

A rich, aromatic butter chicken (murg makhani) made with a yogurt-based marinade, tender chicken, and a creamy tomato-spice sauce finished with milk instead of heavy cream.

Ingredients

For the marinade:

1/4 cup plain Greek yogurt

1 tbsp lemon juice

1 tsp chili powder (or to taste)

1 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

1 tsp Tandoori masala

2 tbsp ghee or oil

1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces

For the sauce:

1 tbsp oil

1 small onion, minced

1 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

3/4 tsp salt (or to taste)

1/4 tsp turmeric

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce or 1 cup pureed tomatoes

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp Tandoori masala

1 tsp coriander powder

1 tsp Garam masala

1/4 cup water
2/3 cup evaporated or regular milk
1 tsp kasoori methi (fenugreek)
1/4 tsp sugar
Cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients except chicken in a bowl. Add chicken pieces, mix well, cover, and refrigerate 1–2 hours.
To cook chicken in oven: Preheat oven to 425°F. Thread chicken onto soaked skewers and bake 10–15 minutes, turning every 5 minutes.
To cook chicken on stove: Lightly grease a skillet and cook chicken until just done, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
In another skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Sauté onions 3–5 minutes until translucent.
Add ginger-garlic paste, salt, and turmeric. Cook 1–2 minutes.
Stir in tomato sauce, paprika, Tandoori masala, and coriander. Cook 2 minutes.
Add cooked chicken and garam masala. Stir to combine.
Pour in 1/4 cup water and simmer briefly. Add milk and kasoori methi; bring to a gentle boil.
Adjust thickness with more water or leftover marinade if desired. Remove from heat; finish with sugar and cilantro.

Notes

Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness.

Coconut milk makes a great dairy-free alternative.

Add green chilies for more heat.

Blend sauce before adding chicken for a smooth texture.

Grilling the chicken adds smoky depth.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
Calories: 360
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 14g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 115mg