About Butter Chicken
Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is a classic Indian dish made with marinated & grilled chicken (Tandoori chicken), simmered in a creamy tomato gravy. [1] The sauce is super silky, buttery, aromatic and mildly spicy – making it one of the most popular Indian dishes worldwide.
This world-famous dish was created in the 1950s at Moti Mahal restaurant in Delhi by Kundan Lal Gujral, who combined leftover tandoori chicken with a tomato-based gravy enriched with butter. [5]
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
~385/serving
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🌟 What Makes It Authentic
- • Kashmiri dried chilies give the deep red color without overwhelming heat – essential for that classic look [4]
- • Kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves) is the secret ingredient that gives butter chicken its signature aroma [1]
- • Yogurt marinade tenderizes the chicken and helps it remain succulent after grilling [1]
- • Cashews add a delicate nutty flavor and create that silky smooth restaurant-style sauce [2]