Butter Chicken

Name: Butter Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 2 h 45 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 500 g chicken; 4 tbsp Shan Butter Chicken masala; 150 g yogurt; 2 large tomatoes; 1 medium onion; 2 tbsp Shan Ginger Garlic paste; 1 tbsp canola oil; 2 tbsp butter; lemon juice as needed; cream for garnish; water as needed; cilantro for garnish; garlic naan for serving

Rich and creamy homemade butter chicken.

PublishedApr 26, 2026

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Prep Time:

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Total Time:

2 45

Cal/Serv:

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Butter Chicken is one of those comforting dishes that feels special but is still easy enough for a home-cooked meal. Juicy chicken is coated in a yogurt-based marinade with ginger garlic paste, lemon juice, oil, and Shan Butter Chicken masala for deep flavor.

After marinating, the chicken cooks gently in butter until tender, then gets simmered with a smooth onion and tomato sauce. The sauce turns rich, creamy, and full of warm spices without needing too many ingredients.

A small drizzle of cream and fresh cilantro gives it a lovely finish. Serve it warm with garlic naan for a cozy, restaurant-style meal at home.

Butter Chicken

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A rich, simple butter chicken made with marinated chicken, yogurt, tomatoes, onion, butter, and Shan Butter Chicken masala. It’s creamy, flavorful, and perfect with warm garlic naan.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 2 45

Servings: 4

Calories: 1511

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

500 g chicken
4 tbsp Shan Butter Chicken masala
150 g yogurt
2 large tomatoes
1 medium onion
2 tbsp Shan Ginger Garlic paste
1 tbsp canola oil
2 tbsp butter
lemon juice as needed
cream for garnish
water as needed
cilantro for garnish
garlic naan for serving

Method

In a bowl, mix together the yogurt, lemon juice, Shan Ginger Garlic paste, canola oil, and Shan Butter Chicken masala.
Add the chicken to the marinade and coat it well. Let it marinate for 2 hours for the best flavor.
In a pan, sauté the onion and tomatoes until soft. Add a little extra Shan Butter Chicken masala while cooking for more flavor.
Once softened, blend the onion and tomato mixture until smooth. Set aside.
In a pot, add the butter and marinated chicken. Cook until the chicken is about 80% done.
Pour in the blended tomato mixture. Add a little water if needed to adjust the consistency.
Cover the pot and let it cook until the chicken is fully done and the sauce is rich and smooth.
Dish it out, then garnish with cream and cilantro. Serve warm with garlic naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 1511kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 135gSaturated Fat: 42gPolyunsaturated Fat: 27gMonounsaturated Fat: 60gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 126mgSodium: 68mgPotassium: 316mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 971IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 62mgIron: 0.3mg