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🇮🇳 Indian recipe

Golden Butter Chicken

Tender spiced chicken in a creamy, aromatic tomato and butter sauce.

Prep & cook45 minDifficultyMediumServes4
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Golden Butter Chicken

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  • 700g chicken thighs
  • Plain yoghurt
  • Garam masala and turmeric
  • Tomatoes

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Cook Golden Butter Chicken

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Method

  1. 1

    Marinate chicken with yoghurt, spices and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Brown the chicken in butter, then transfer to a plate.

  3. 3

    Cook onion, garlic and ginger; add tomatoes and simmer until rich.

  4. 4

    Stir in cream, return chicken to the pan and cook through.

Chef’s tip

Chicken thighs stay particularly juicy in the creamy sauce.