Butter Chicken (North Indian)

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

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A rich, creamy curry made with marinated chicken, tomatoes, and a blend of aromatic spices. This Indian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 65 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, tomatoes, yogurt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 40 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 420 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.2 lbs chicken thighs
2 medium, diced tomatoes
1/2 cup yogurt
1/2 cup cream
1 small, diced onion
3 cloves, minced garlic
1 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp grated peel of 1 lemon

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Instructions

Step 1: In a bowl, mix 1.2 lbs chicken thighs with 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tbsp grated lemon peel. Marinate for 30 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large pan. Sauté 1 small diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves until golden, about 5 minutes.
Step 3: Add 2 diced tomatoes and cook until softened, then stir in 1/2 cup cream. Return chicken to the pan, simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
Step 4: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with rice or naan.