Easy Butter Chicken Recipe

Submitted by Chef Lotus

"This asian chicken smothered in creaminess has become an absolute favourite at home & its easy to make!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 8-10

ingredients

• 2 kg chicken pieces
• 125 ml yoghurt (plain)
• 1 teaspoon ginger (chopped)
• 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon crushed black pepper
• 60 ml butter
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 320 ml fresh cream
• 1 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 320 ml tomato puree
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons red chili powder

directions

1. Mix yoghurt, oils ginger/garlic, ½ of lemon juice and spices.
2. Smear over chicken and leave to marinate for 3 hours or overnight in fridge if preferred.
3. Grill until brown.

4. SAUCE :

5. Add the rest of the lemon juice to the tomato puree.
6. Then add the butter and any left over marinade of the chicken.
7. Blend over heat.
8. Just before serving add the fresh cream to the sauce & simmer until sauce thickens.
9. Place chicken on a platter and spread with sauce.
10. Serve hot, either over rice or Naan (Indian flat bread).