{"id":4632,"date":"2026-06-05T23:11:46","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T03:11:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/?p=4632"},"modified":"2026-06-05T23:37:39","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T03:37:39","slug":"butter-chicken-murgh-makhani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodsadventures.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/05\/butter-chicken-murgh-makhani\/","title":{"rendered":"Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Butter Chicken, also known as Murgh Makhani, is one of the most recognizable Indian restaurant dishes around the world. It is rich, gently spiced, creamy, and built around tender pieces of chicken simmered in a tomato-based sauce finished with butter and cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The dish has roots in North Indian cooking and became famous for its smooth makhani sauce. This homemade version keeps the flavor deep and comforting while using ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The key is to marinate the chicken first, then build the sauce slowly with onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, garam masala, and a little fenugreek if you have it. The cream goes in near the end so the sauce stays silky instead of heavy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to serve with Butter Chicken<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Butter Chicken is excellent with warm naan, roti, or steamed basmati rice. A simple cucumber salad or a spoonful of plain yogurt on the side helps balance the richness of the curry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Recipe notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Use chicken thighs for the juiciest result, or chicken breast if you prefer a leaner version. Kashmiri chili powder gives a beautiful color with mild heat, but paprika plus a pinch of cayenne works well as a substitute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This recipe makes about 4 servings. Adjust the cream, chili, and salt at the end to match your taste.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Butter Chicken (Murgh Makhani)<\/h2>\n \n
Butter Chicken is a creamy North Indian chicken curry made with tender marinated chicken simmered in a smooth tomato, butter, and cream sauce.<\/span><\/div>\n \n
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Servings <\/span>4<\/span> servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
Prep Time <\/span>20 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Cook Time <\/span>35 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div>
Total Time <\/span>55 minutes<\/span><\/span> mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n
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Equipment
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  • Large skillet or Dutch oven<\/div><\/li>
  • Mixing bowl<\/div><\/li>
  • Blender or immersion blender<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n \n

    Ingredients
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