Restaurant style Butter Chicken
Butter chicken is a kind of recipe which is signature in almost every Indian and Pakistani restaurant. There are so many different ways to make butter chicken the key ingredient is butter, chicken and the tomato base/curry. My husband isn't a big time fan of this but my kids absolute love this recipe.
Easy Homemade Butter Chicken Recipe
There are some recipes that feel like more than just food, and butter chicken is definitely one of them. It’s rich, creamy, comforting, and packed with the warm, aromatic flavors that make you want to slow down and enjoy every bite. For me, homemade butter chicken is the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table—especially when it’s served with fluffy basmati rice, naan, or fresh roti.
This easy butter chicken recipe is my take on the classic Indian butter chicken, made with tender pieces of chicken simmered in a silky, flavorful tomato-based sauce finished with butter and cream. The combination of warming spices, creamy sauce, and juicy chicken makes this a perfect family dinner recipe and one of those comforting meals you’ll want to make again and again.
What I love most about making butter chicken at home is that you can adjust everything to your liking. Make it mild and creamy for the whole family, or add a little extra chili for a deeper kick. And honestly, it tastes even better the next day when all those delicious flavors have had time to come together!
Can You Freeze Butter Chicken?
Absolutely! Butter chicken freezes really well, which makes it a great make-ahead meal for busy days.
For the best results, let the cooked butter chicken cool completely before transferring it into an airtight, freezer-safe container. I recommend freezing it in individual portions so you can simply thaw and reheat what you need.
You can freeze butter chicken for up to 2–3 months. When you're ready to eat it, thaw it overnight in the refrigerator and gently reheat it on the stovetop. If the sauce becomes a little thick after freezing, add a splash of water, chicken broth, or cream while reheating and stir until smooth.
Tip: If you know you're going to freeze the dish, you can add the cream after thawing and reheating. This can help keep the sauce extra smooth and creamy.
Whether you're making this for a cozy weeknight dinner, a family gathering, or simply craving a restaurant-style Indian meal at home, this homemade butter chicken recipe is one you'll want to keep in your recipe collection.
Recipe Details
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1kg Chicken Boneless Breast or thigh
- 1 tbsp. Ginger garlic paste
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- ½ cup Oil to pan fry
For the gravy
- 500 gm Tomatoes Roughly Chopped
- 100 gm Onions Roughly Chopped
- 1 pod Garlic pealed
- 50 gm Cashew
- 1 tsp Kasoori methi
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala/ All spice powder
- 1 tbsp Sugar
- 1 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 6 tbsp Butter
- ¼ cup 35% Cream
- 2 tbsp White Vinegar
- Salt to taste
Instructions
For Gravy
- In a pan heat some oil then add spoonful of butter, onion and Garlic.
- Once the onions are cooked( they will turn transparent) add tomatoes and cashew, let it cook for few minutes.
- Now add some water, garlic cloves, salt, vinegar, sugar, garam masala powder and Kashmiri chili powder.
- Evenly mix it and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes
- Churn the mixture into fine puree once its cold.
For Chicken
- Marinate the chicken with ginger paste, garlic paste, red chilli powder and salt and keep it aside for 15 to 20 minutes
- In a pan heat some oil with some butter then fry the marinated chicken pieces in it.
- After frying chicken add in the gravy in the pan.
- Add butter, cream, and kasoori meethi and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes.
- Garnish it with cream and kasoori meethi
- Butter Chicken is ready to be served!
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