Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries
Creamy Butter Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce and Hand-Cut Fries is a delicious fusion of flavors that will elevate your dining experience. The tender chicken thighs, marinated in a rich blend of spices and yogurt, are enveloped in a velvety garlic cream sauce. This comforting dish is served alongside crispy hand-cut fries, making it perfect for both family dinners and casual gatherings. Impress your guests with this easy-to-make recipe that promises to be the star of any meal, leaving everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup tomato puree
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by mixing yogurt, lemon juice, spices, and salt in a bowl. Add chicken chunks and coat well. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent; add garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Stir in chili powder and tomato puree; simmer for 5–7 minutes before adding heavy cream. Season to taste.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 15–20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve with crispy hand-cut fries prepared to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg